Pat Back

Pat Back 1928-2026 R.I.P.

Bridge connections

• Pat’s mother was a member of the NSW Women’s team and her brother Dick was a renowned international player representing Australia on several occasions, usually playing with Tim Seres.
• She and her husband Ken were part of a committee which formed the Townsville Bridge Club in the early 70’s and were also integral to the building of the club house.
• Pat convened the first Townsville Congress. Both took on the role of President of the TBC at various times until they moved to Canberra.
• Pat was a member of an Australian National Championships ACT Women’s Team (1988), Seniors (1993, 1994, 2005) and served as non-playing captain of the Women’s Team in 1998 and the Seniors’ Team in 1996.  She also convened the 1993 ANC in Canberra, held at the Lakeside, a landmark event that included the first Interstate Seniors Teams. 
• After Ken retired, they moved to the ‘Renaissance Retirement Village’ and Pat joined the Redland Bridge Club.
• She will be remembered by many as a capable player, generous administrator, and for her achievements and service to bridge.