Mr. Robert Donald Backlund

1956 - 2012

Mr. Robert Donald Backlund obituary, 1956-2012, St. Adolphe, MB

Mr. Robert Donald Backlund

1956 - 2012

BORN

1956

DIED

2012

Robert Backlund Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 4, 2012.
ROBERT (BOB) BACKLUND

Peacefully at home Tuesday April 3rd, 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 & Diana, his in-laws Albert & 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. 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.

A time of viewing will be held on Saturday April 7th from 6 - 8 PM at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home with the Memorial Service to be held on Monday April 9th at 2:00PM also at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home 1291 McGillivray Blvd.

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samantha shlanda-backlund

June 14, 2012

You will be forever missed uncle bob,with I could of been there for you.you were and are always in my thoughts.
Love, Samantha

Larry & Lynda Cummings

May 13, 2012

Sorry to lose Bob so young. Deepest sympathy to his family.

John &Heather Wrightson

April 16, 2012

Bob, it is very sad to read about your news. You were always a good friend and we have loads of fun memories. Our sympathy to your family.

Melody Spence

April 12, 2012

Thinking of you uncle <3 rest in peace.

David & Joy Bates

April 10, 2012

Sorry to here about Bob's passing. We were in Hawaii and could not attend the gathering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Favorite Sister-in-law

April 9, 2012

You were always so proud of your family. You will be missed by many and always remembered.

Shane Elliott

April 9, 2012

With deep regrets to all Bob family. I will miss those friendly card games with Bob with his low deep almost evil laugh win or lose.
With deep sadness
Shane Elliott

Richard Van Nest

April 8, 2012

Bob, the first time I met you, I was slightly intimidated by your height, size and booming voice. However the first time you brought paperwork for me to correct, your compassion, knowledge and attention to detail impressed me. You will be greatly missed!! See you down the road! Rest in peace good sir!!

Waynw Whelan

April 7, 2012

Consummate professional to the end.

April 7, 2012

A very good man, a great life. I got the pleasure of growing up in my younger years around him. To Leslie and the family, he is now watching over you and never far away in thought.

Jessica (Knudson) and Joe Arnold, Halifax Nova Scotia

Colleen Ireland

April 6, 2012

Bob we had many good times in your younger years and I was soooo happy to open my home to you for your Honeymoon with Leslie, who was the perfect wife for you, my heart is with your family at this time and I will ALWAYS have many good memories of you, your laugh especially, and the fun loving way you lived your life. I know you will rest in peace, but you left us too young!! Wish I could be at your service, but you will have to take my heart instead as you will be loved and cherished by me always. You will always be in my thoughts.

Ron Blundon

April 6, 2012

Les,my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Bob.Rest peaceably Big Buddy
Ron

Denis Tranq

April 6, 2012

Our sympathy to the family. Bob was a good friend and through our conversations would always leave a smile/laugh on my heart. Bob was definitely an icon. Denis Tranq

Linda Lamirande

April 6, 2012

Leslie,

Wishing you all peace of mind and heart in the coming days.

Your Friend ,
Linda Lamirande and Family

April 6, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Bob "Big City" for many years. I have and will continue to have the utmost respect for him. I feel I have lost a very good friend as well as a co-worker.
My Sincerest Condolences go out to the family.

Dale S. Kalupar St. Andrews MB.

April 6, 2012

In our Hearts forever. Leslie, Kyle & Sherri

Dave Mackay

April 6, 2012

Always loved Bob.
He was a straight shooter
that you could count on.
In Montreal, after a night of drinking
I wasn't ready to return to room when he decided to leave.
He left, came back, threw me-250 pounds- over his shoulder
and walking past the angry bouncers yelling
"I never leave my buddies behind"
I got a few other stories, but that's the one that summed him up.
Dave

Wayne Collin

April 6, 2012

I feel so bad for your loss , Bob was such a good guy , we worked together for over 30 years, he will be missed alot by everyone that knew him.He was such a professional in everything he did, Rest now old Buddy

Larry Zadorozny

April 6, 2012

Bob you were always a class act and a gentle giant. Rest in peace Big City.
Larry and Pina Zadorozny

Graham Galbraith

April 5, 2012

My sympathy to all the family. He will be missed

Leo Leclair

April 5, 2012

My sympathy to all the family. He will be missed.

Tony Didoshak

April 5, 2012

Robert's intellegence and kindness will be missed
he was always there to help and aid anyone and everyone that needed it
my prayers are with him

April 5, 2012

Bob, you always had my back. You were like my big brother. I loved that about you, and I will surely miss your laugh and all the conversations we had. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my Friend. Always Maggie

April 5, 2012

I will miss our many talks we had together at work during our good times. Rest in piece BOB. Your friend, Dana Wild

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