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Lee Ann Birgit (Ohman) Backstrom went to her heavenly home on February 25, 2025, at the age of 90.
Lee Ann was born to Anna Linnea (Flodström) Ohman and Birger Ohman on March 15, 1934, in Chicago, IL. They moved from the Chicago area to Fairmont, MN in 1948. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 1951.
She married Charles "Knute" Backstrom in 1953 at St Paul's Lutheran Church of Fairmont where they made their home. Lee Ann and Charles were blessed with three children, Lori, Daniel and Gregg.
She was a loving wife, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed community activities including Red Rock Center for the Arts, and Fairmont Opera House. She was active in her church, enjoyed card club, reading, knitting and crocheting. There were many family camping trips when the children were growing up.
Lee Ann is survived by her children, Lori Evans (Karl), Gregg Backstrom (Mary), grandchildren Stacy Denman (Jake), Taylor Evans (Shawna), Megan Simons (Aaron), four great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Helen Nelson, brother-in-law Bernie Mens, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, husband Charles, son Daniel, brothers Ralph and Roy.
A memorial service will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church, Fairmont, MN on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider a gift in memory of Lee Ann, to Red Rock Center for the Arts (redrockcenter.org) or the Fairmont Opera House (fairmontoperahouse.org).
Lee Ann filled our lives with love and a strong sense of community. She believed we were in a better place if we worked together and gave more than we took. We miss her dearly and will gain immensely if we follow her example.
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