William D. "Bill" Backman Jr.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bax and the family. Bill was a leader who set the tone for family owned businesses across our industry. His legacy still lives on in his employees and customers.

To "Bax" and family: was just catching up with last months Funeral Insider and saw that your dad had died. So sorry to hear. I still remember meeting him in Aurora and visiting the metal trophy building - what a sight! Will always remember our trips together. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

My condolences go out to his family. I got to know him in the 60's & 70's when I worked for the Howard H. Hubbard Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. Great person.

My condolences to the family of Bill Backman. I enjoyed working with Cathey and Bill on their home. My granddaughter, with her girl scout troop, met Bill at Ridgewood several weeks ago. Enjoyed hearing about his animals in the room. Gabriyel was surprised to hear about "the man with the alligator and bear" passing away. Bill had a great life and from what I hear, found a comfortable place in Ridgewood. I do know women that do not want to leave when their therapy ends. Prayers to the...

A giant of a man. A man whose presence made a business meeting more motivating, a camp fire warmer, a joke funnier and a hunting experience more adventurous. Condolences to Ms Cathy, Bax and Lori, David and Jerry. May your grief soon be replaced by nothing but fond memories.

Bax, your dad was a leader and a man of direction. He had a way of making you feel good about any task at hand. His laugh & personality will be missed by all that he touched. Our prayers are with you & your family. Roger & Barbara Grizzel

Our condolences to the family. Bill touched more lives than can be imagined and made each one better for it including ours. He lived an incredible life and we are thankful for the time we had with him. We will keep him in our memories and all of you in our prayers.

Dear Beloved Backman Family, We are so blessed to have known "Big Bill". He will forever live in our Hearts and minds with his tremendous smile and kind heart. His gregarious nature and love of life shined so strong and was a gift to everyone he touched. We are saddened by your loss and know Big Daddy is off to a better adventure. May God Bless you and your family with the belief that he is always with you, and his love is ever so present. xoxoxoxoxoxo The Lail Family

Sorry to hear about Bill, I know we will all miss him. Enjoyed visiting with him the time that we met him.