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ROBERT (BOB) BACKLUND
Born: Aug 09, 1956
Date of Passing: Apr 03, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BOB) BACKLUND Peacefully at home Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Robert (Bob) Backlund passed away with his family by his side. Left to cherish Bob's memories are his wife of 30 Years Leslie Gail and their two children Kyle (Tanya) and Sherri (Sean). He also leaves behind his loving Mother Christa and his siblings Margaret, Ron, James, John and Diana, his in-laws Albert and Denise Ross as well as Karen (Gord), Chuck (Kerri), Nancy and many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his younger brother Mark Anthony in 2000 and his father Donald in 2007. Bob was born in Winnipeg on August 9, 1956 and was employed with Air Canada for 31 years before retiring in July of 2011. While employed with Air Canada he was known as Big City and later renamed himself to Big Country when the family moved to St. Adolphe. Bob was a loving family man and in his spare time loved to go fishing, boating and seemed to always be working on his vehicles. Many weekends you could find Bob surrounded by many good friends and family that knew they were always welcomed to join him for a drink and his words of wisdom. The family would like to thank the South Eastman Health Palliative care and Dr. Christopher Burnett for helping us care for Dad at home, where he wanted to be. A time of viewing will be held on Saturday, April 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home with the Memorial Service to be held on Monday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. also at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South Eastman Health Palliative Care Program c/o DeSalaberry Box 88 St. Pierre, MB R0A 1V0. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2012
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Bob, I miss you, and thanks for replacing my tires on the '77 Ford Van. I drove across Canada safely with my family. Rest in Peace... - Posted by: James Backlund (Little brother) on: May 20, 2014
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I still think of Bob. He was great to work with and a fair man. Bob had unique insights to life that were always worth listening to. Bob always treated his co-workers right. I tell stories of Bob to my future AME college students. Bob was always a person you looked forward to seeing at work. Thanks Bob. - Posted by: Douglas Winstanley (co worker) on: Mar 10, 2014
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I just heard about Bob's passing today. My sincere condolences to Leslie, Kyle & Sherri. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Diana Klassen (Former co-worker of Leslie) on: May 25, 2012
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Very sad to her of Robert's passing, always enjoyed working with him, he was a great asset at work! - Posted by: teresa Dobson (co-worker at Air Canada) on: May 05, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Robert's passing. I remember many years ago when Robert and Leslie came to visit us at Gypsumville and it was great to get to know them. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. - Posted by: Dorothy Rawluk (2nd cousin) on: Apr 11, 2012
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A Friend. The years/shifts and Good times. The stories, best be told with a dram or two. A Great A.M.E. That I have ever worked with in Aviation. Monty Henrikson - Posted by: Monty Henrikson (Co-worker/Friend) on: Apr 09, 2012
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Respected him for his shared knowledge and ability. - Posted by: Dean Joyce (Co-worker at Air Canada) on: Apr 09, 2012
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Big City ! WE're gonna miss your strong point of view and your strong caring presence. Big Country, Big City. - Posted by: Reg Giesbrecht (Friend) on: Apr 09, 2012
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Very sorry to hear, he was always someone you could count on for a very honest answer and advice. He will be missed but remembered by all he touched. - Posted by: Mark Bolton (Friend /co-worker) on: Apr 08, 2012
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condolences to bobs family. he was a good guy at work and away from work. he will be missed. - Posted by: mike clarkson (co-worker) on: Apr 07, 2012
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Deepest condolences to all. - Posted by: Dave Townshend (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2012
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