Merrian Rebecca Back

Merrian Rebecca Back, 78, of Evansdale, passed away at UnityPoint Health/Allen Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2020.  She was born July 2, 1941, in Waterloo, daughter of Kenneth & Marjorie (Bottine) Satterlee.  Merrian grew up in Cedar Falls, where she developed a love for horses.  While horseback riding, she met Lester Back and the couple was married on February 2, 1962, in Evansdale.  Merrian was a devoted mother and homemaker.

Merrian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester in 1995; her son, Robb; and a brother, LeRoy Satterlee.  She is survived by her sons, Dallas (Patti) Back and Casey Back both of Evansdale; a daughter, Julie (Dan) Jenkins of Waterloo; 3 granddaughters: Jennifer Back of Waterloo, Dawn Back of Cedar Rapids, and Rebecca Back of Evansdale; 6 great-grandchildren; her brother, Mike (Melody) Satterlee of Waterloo and her sister, Terrie (Rafael) Esquivel of Waterloo.

There will be a visitation from 1 – 2:30 pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls (MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND).  Burial to follow at Garden of Memories in Waterloo.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation and condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Merrian was sweet with a little fire.  She enjoyed making candy and sweets for her friends and family.  Merrian had a love for the outdoors whether horseback riding or working in the garden to grow flowers and vegetables.  She was the consummate grandmother who was also called "Grandma" by most of the children in her neighborhood.  Above all else, Merrian enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.