New Hope, Minnesota
Backstrom, Norman M. Age 93 of Crystal, died February 24, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Anne; sister, Chrystal; and brothers, Alexander and Purcell. Survived by wife of 61 years, Jeanne; children, Karen Kargel, James (Merry Carole) Backstrom, Mary (George) Studor, Elizabeth (Daniel) VanLoon, Peter (Michelle) Backstrom, and Brian (Tina) Backstrom; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Margaret) Backstrom; sisters-in-law, Alva Backstrom and Doreen Lundberg; and many extended family members. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 7300 42nd Ave N, New Hope with devotional services at 8 PM. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at the Campus of AFLC Schools Chapel, 3120 E. Medicine Lake Blvd, Plymouth with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to China Outreach Ministries, Wycliffe Bible Translators or AFLC Missions. Gill Brothers New Hope Chapel 763-531-1777
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Ninety-three years is a long time, and Norm lived them well. The last few were pretty tough, but look at what he has to show for his trouble – the expansive family who are doing so much good in the world, the other lives he touched, friends made, people helped, home provided, things built and fixed, tree swings, and a million Swedish pancakes. And all of this with a loving companion at his side – a life to be envied.
Terry Kargel
February 28, 2009 | Denver, CO
So sorry to hear of your loss. It's been many years since I've seen Norm but always got updates from Terry or Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Colleen & John Rose
February 26, 2009 | Edina, MN
Backstrom Family -
Our sympathies are extended to all of you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May you rejoice in His salvation and the many wonderful memories you have.
Our love,
Patti & Matt Phillips
February 25, 2009 | Plymouth, MN
Mary and George, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a very special man. Love, Barb and John Carlson
February 25, 2009
Mary and George Studor,
May God bless you at this time as only He can. You are in my prayers,
Joyce Houlette
February 25, 2009 | Houston, TX
