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82, of Bethel Park, formerly of West Newton, on May 16, 2007. Dave was a retired district manager for the Ames Corp. and previously managed the G. C. Murphy store in Pittsburgh. Husband of the late Esther Backstrom; father of David Backstrom (Cheryl), West Newton, Dana Backstrom (Roiann), Castle Shannon, Danny Backstrom (Marsha), Peters Twp. and Darlene Deem (Danny), Morgantown, W. Va.; eight grandchildren; brother of Robert Backstrom (Gloria), West Newton and the late Charles Backstrom. Friends received from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Fri. at J. WILLIAM McCAULEY, JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC. West Newton. Service 11 am Sat.
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Ralph Camus
May 19, 2007
I met Dave 30 years ago when he was manager at Murphy's in Pittsburgh. I was a young man of 25 when I was sent to that store to manage the restaurant department. Dave was already preparing for his new assignment for Murphy's as a district manager, and would only be at the Pittsburgh store for a couple of weeks. In that short time that we spent together, he made a lasting impression on me first of all by his very warm welcome and offer of assistance in getting comfortable in the second largest of Murphy's restaurants, and by his offer of any help I may need after he went on to the district. I have often thought of him over these past 30 years and wonder what it would have been like to work with him over a long period of time. I am sorry for your loss, but I want you to know that I will continue to remember him as a warm friend even though our working relationship lasted for a few weeks. Dave was a true gentleman in the strictest sense of the word
Kimberly Spruce
May 18, 2007
Dana, Roianne ,Joe and Jeff,
You have our deepest sympathy, your in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Kim, Joshua and Jessica
Lori Rhoades
May 18, 2007
I would like to express my sympathy to the entire family. I knew Dave (and Esther) from church and I enjoyed knowing them both. Very sweet people.
Ronald Neil
May 18, 2007
Just a friend of Dave's who lived out the back of Dave. He was a true gentleman and offered help when my wife passed away.
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