Stephen Allen Backer

Dear Jaime and Ryan, It has been several years now since your Dad
left all of you. I remember him as a friend I got to know when he was a
tour director for the now-defunct travel association known as Ambassadair.
I was on one particular trip when he met your Mom. Later on, he was a terrific champion of the rights of teachers in the Carmel Schools where I was - as
you know - a teacher. You were both great students in my classes and I
talked to your Dad EVERY parents' night when he attended your classes faithfully. Most of all, I remember your Dad when both of you were really little.
One time, standing in the middle of an aisle at Target he said to me, "I live and die for those kids." He loved you both so much, and was a terrific Dad.

Ryan:



Your dad was a special man and I know you will miss him. My thoughts are with you. Margie Silver (Stacy Layton s mom)

Susan and family, A life well-lived leaves beautiful treasures.

May these memories comfort you.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.



Tom and Sally Schreck

Susan and Family

Our deepest thoughts and symphathy are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May time let you cherish your memories and heal your grief.

The Varma Family

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you Peace. Dave & Marcie Carlton

A true professional and loving family man with a wonderful, caring, respectful and respectable soul will be missed on earth greatly and celebrated in heaven.

To the entire family goes our heartfelt sorrow for your loss and the loss of the entire community.

Dearest Susan,

I was so shocked to read of Steve s passing. You and the children will be in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Steve s fondness for my fudge at Christmas. Those were happy times.

Anna Marie and Dan