Roslyn Swanson Backemeyer McDaniel, 93, Lincoln, died Thursday (5-20-10). Born (2-18-17) in Alvo, Nebraska the youngest of three daughters born to Benjamin and Ellen (Johnson) Swanson. On December 4, 1937 she married Carl Backemeyer and lived on a farm near Murdock, Nebraska until his death in 1967. Roslyn moved to Lincoln and continued her 25 year career at Western Electric in Millard, Nebraska.
On September 9, 1977 Roslyn married Fred McDaniel. The two resided together in their Lincoln home until 2007 when they moved to Brentwood Estates. In February 2010 they moved to Windcrest Assisted Living where they remained until present. Their life together ended in May 2010 after Roslyn suffered a stroke and remained in extended care at The Monarch until her death.
Roslyn is survived by her husband, Fred McDaniel, her daughter Sandra Schindler and husband Robert, her son, Ken Backemeyer and wife, Patricia, all of Lincoln. She was also blessed with four grandchildren and their spouses: Janelle (Arthur) Rosenfeld, Pompano Beach, FL; Michelle (Chris) Ziboh, Lincoln; Chris (Courtney) Backemeyer, Washington, D.C.; Tom Backemeyer, Mill Creek, WA; two great-grandsons: Christopher Ziboh and Tasman Rosenfeld.
Other family members include stepsons and spouses: Fred (Elizabeth) McDaniel, San Mateo, CA; Cedric (Sherrie) McDaniel, Waunita, NE; step-grandchildren and spouses: Carrie (Matt) Terryberry, Eric (Marilyn) McDaniel; Jake McDaniel; Kait McDaniel and five step great-grandchildren: Markenna, Carson and Parker Terryberry, Annika and Lleyton McDaniel. Roslyn is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl, sisters, Pearl and Eleta, and parents.
Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday (5-25-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
The family has requested memorials in lieu of flowers be given to support ‘The Monarch End of Life Care’ c/o Eastmont Towers Foundation, 6315 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.
No Visitation/Cremation.