John Peter Backman III
“Jack”
MAGNA- John Peter Backman III died peacefully at his home on July 3, 2010 with
his family by his side from complications of Corticalbasal Neurodegenerative
Disease. Born April 7, 1937 to John Peter II and Doris Evelyn Bingham Backman in
Salt Lake City, Utah. He married the love of his life, Susan Blanche Welcker on
June 27, 1958 in Magna. They spent 52 wonderful years together, and were blessed
with four children.
Jack served honorably in the US Army. He owned and operated Backman’s Sinclair
Service for many years and then worked for and retired from Jerry Seiner
Chevrolet. He was a well respected Master Mechanic and made many lifelong
friends whom he considered family. Jack dearly loved his family and enjoyed
spending time with them at their cabin in Weber Canyon.
He is survived by his wife; children, Jeff (Diane), Randy (Penny), Rhonda
(Kevin) Meeks, and Darren; his part time dog, Buster; 9 grandchildren, Levi
Backman, Zach Backman, Callee Backman, Lyndi (Jeff) Porter, Camille (Blake)
Tripp, Landon Backman, Jake Meeks, Kattrina (Bryan) Holt, and Jason Meeks; five
great grandchildren, Kylie Holt, Paiton Backman, Ethan Holt, Ryan Backman, and
Lilyana Dunn-Meeks; brother, Bryan (Leslie) Backman; sister, Debbie Jensen;
brothers-in-law, Bob Barton and
Louis Welcker; sister-in-law, Darlene Welcker;
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Valerie Rushton and Sandra
Barton; and great grandson, Blake Tripp Jr.
The family would like to thank the V.A. Hospital, Community Nursing, and
especially, Marta, Frank, and Tom.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday. July 7, 2010 at Peel Funeral
Home, 8525 West 2700 South, where friends may call both Tuesday 6-8 pm and
Wednesday 11-11:45 am prior to services. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com
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