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James Backstrand Obituary

James Mark "Jim" Backstrand, 59, of Canon City, Colo., passed away on May 23, 2010. Survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Tracy; mother, Marcia Backstrand; brother, Kenny Backstrand; sisters, Jeanette (Van) Price, Wilma (Wayne) Hinkle and Debbie (Doug) DeVries; father and mother-in-law, Calvin and Mary Jane Johnson; sister-in-law, Tami (Dennis) Brennan; brothers-in-law, Geoff (Natalie) Johnson and Greg (Sherry) Johnson; along with several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Rev. Kenneth Backstrand; brother, Daniel Backstrand; and brothers-in-law, Ben Waddle and Scott Johnson. Jim was born to Kenneth and Marcia Backstrand on Nov. 2, 1950, in Portland, Oregon. He was a wildlife biologist with the Bureau of Land Management in Canon City. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church, 220 W. 10th St., in Pueblo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jim Backstrand Memorial Fund at any Pueblo Bank & Trust. Memorials will benefit the Wild Horse and Inmate Program. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com

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Published by The Gazette on May 26, 2010.

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David Devendorf

June 3, 2010

Dear Backstrand Family:

I did not know Jim personally. I am a friend of Jim's late brother-in-law Scott Johnson, and spent many hours of my youth in the Johnson household. Tracy Backstrand was a wonderful lady and I am sure that Jim was equally as wonderful and your loss is great. Please know you are in my prayers.

June 1, 2010

Dear Backstrands, You have my prayers and sympathy at this time. I grew up with Jim and enjoyed all the great times we shared, through the church , high school and church activities. My heart goes out to each membr of your family. Jenee

Roz and Paul Curoe

May 26, 2010

To the Backstrand family,
We are so so very sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, May God give you strenghth
With Deepest Sympathy
Roz and Paul Curoe

EVELYN CUNNING

May 26, 2010

EVELYN HERSHISER CUNNING
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THIS.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILEYS.

May 26, 2010

wilma......i am sorry about your brother's passing. he sounded like a wonderful person, my condolences to you and your family.

May 26, 2010

To the family of Jim Backstrand: Phyllis and I express our deepest sympathy to Marsha (Jim's mother) and all the rest of this precious family. Our prayers are with you at this time. May the God of all comfort be very near to each one of you.

Dean & Phyllis LaVelle

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