My cousin, Becca

This is my beautiful cousin Becca. Isn't her smile gorgeous?! I come from a small extended family since I don't know my father's side, except for my sis, Krisi. Becca is 1 of 5 cousins. She is Meggie's baby sister. Becca passed away last Wednesday morning. I sure will miss her, and the family get together's just won't be the same without her fun loving personality. I know she is happy an no longer struggling, she is now one of my guardian angels.



Becca Michelle Finlayson, 39, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, after a long battle with depression. She was born April 10, 1970, in Provo, to Merrill P. Finlayson and Joanne Elizabeth Lawson.

Becca attended schools in Orem and American Fork. She met and married Matt Brandes. They were later divorced.

Becca then went on to work as an Office Manager for Charter Canyon Hospital. She loved working as a waitress part time, and loved the people she served. Becca also worked in Salt Lake City for the State of Utah as an Administrative Assistant.

Becca B. loved her family and was close to her parents, sister, and niece, Jenna. She also loved her cats and they loved her. She had an impeccable sense of style and taste which she demonstrated in every aspect of her life. She was creative and innovative. She will be greatly missed by all.

Becca was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and loved the Savior.

She is survived by her mother, Joanne (Craig) Backus, Orem; father, Merrill (Jill) Finlayson, Pleasant Grove; sister Meg Allen, Highland; Jenna Winger, niece; Jordan and Jace Winger, nephews, and an aunt, Maxine Priest, Orem. She is also survived by step-siblings Denise (Brant) Roberts, Springville; Bryant (Angie) Herman, Orem; Kimberli Backus, Sandy; K.C. (Jill) Backus, Orem; and Klint Backus, Orem and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.

Services will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State Street, Orem. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.