Ronald Back Obituary

RONALD E. BACK, 68 BELVIDERE - Ronald E. Back, 68, of Belvidere died at 2:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. Born April 30, 1942, in Rockford, son of Elbert and Cora Holcomb Back. Graduate of Rockford East High School in 1961, and attended college for a short period of time. Married Barbara Judy Gillaspy on April 17, 1965, in Rockford. Employed at Swift & Co., of Rochelle prior to being hired at Chrysler Corp., for 31 years. Retired as a foreman in 1996. Ron was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall in Belvidere. He also enjoyed being a member of the Twilight Flyers Club in Boone County. Ronald's life was dominated by love. Love, most especially for his wife, Judy, but also love for his family, love for his God Jehovah and for his faith. He enjoyed walking on the beaches of Florida, spending time with his friends, connecting with people and making people laugh. Ron had a passion for life and had dynamic qualities that will always be remembered by his family and friends. Survived by wife, Barbara J. Back; children, Ronald E. (Andrea) Back II, Barbara Corinne (Joseph) Witte, Michelle J. Back and Bryon D. (Kathryn) Back; grandchildren, Evan and Nicholas Back, Lauren and Alexander Witte and Dylan C. Back. Predeceased by parents, Elbert and Cora Edna Back, and brother, Daniel R. Back. Also predeceased by his beloved schnauzers, Chelsea and Pepper. Private services provided by Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, and he will be laid to rest at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5995 Marengo Road, Belvidere. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall. Express condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Back

11 Entries

Michael McMahon

February 9, 2011

My condolences to your family. We were in the stateline area this past week visiting children and grandchildren. Ran into Steve Blackmer (former BIW engineer) at Farm and Fleet and heard the news about Ron. I worked with him as the Body Shop industrial engineer from late 1989 until his retirement. Had many good talks with hime in the later years of that friendship. Know he cherished his family from those talks. His coversations with me helped me a lot when I was going through some tough family times. I still have and cherish the engraved pocket knife he gave me when he retired. take care,

Jerrylyn Kuhlman

February 7, 2011

Dearest Judy & family:
Was so very sorry to hear the sad news about Ron. I don't know if you will remember us. We lived in Belvidere yrs ago & went to the Hall there. LeRoy, Jerrylyn & kids. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & yours. He is now in Jehovah's book of remembrance. You will see him again some day soon. I would love to hear from You. Deepest Sympathys. Hope to hear from you.

Dean Tropp

January 28, 2011

Judy, My deepest condolences to you and your family. He was one of my favorite classmates at Alpine school. I remember when you first came to Alpine. You two were so lucky to have spent that many years together. God Bless you and your family.

Rusty Erickson

January 28, 2011

Judy,
When I heard of Ron's passing, a flood of boyhood and school memories engulfed me. I remember the day I met Ron. My dad had started building our house on Alpine Road. I was outside playing in what became our back yard. Ron came by, and we got to know each other. When we move in, Ron and I became the best of friends. That friendship lasted from Alpine school through East High and beyond. When I moved away, we lost contact but that friendship was not lost for me. For me, he was the best friend I could have had. I will always cherish the time we spent together roaming the fields with our bows, camping out in the summer, daming up the creek, ice skating on the creek, sledding at the park, playing basketball and baseball, being a passenger on his motorcycle and all the other things we did together. I remember when you moved in next to our house. Ron was smitten. I know it was love at first sight. What a great time we all had together. While time and distance separated us, Ron will always be my best friend. All my prayers are with you and your family. Rusty

Bill Dye

January 27, 2011

I hsve known Ron for 30 years and considered him a good friend. He will be dearly missed.

paul thaxton

January 26, 2011

I went to Alpine School and East High with Ron and a bunch of us hung around together. I have several wonderful memories of growing up with Ron. We were "country" kids just on the outskirts of the city. We kids all had fun playing baseball, going down to the creek and Alpine Park, having afternoon snacks at each others houses and playing games. Those were such simpler times and I miss them. I also remember being home once to visit my aging mother and there was a knock on the door from Ron, who heard I was in town and stopped by to say hi. Judy, if you remember me from school, I always admired the love you two had for each other from the very beginning. You were truly meant for each other and had a wonderful life together. I am so sorry to hear this news. We are all here on earth for a short period of time, but it seems that some are whisked away to the Lord much to soon. My sympathy to you and your family.

January 26, 2011

barbara,your family is in my prayers.and in my heart at this time of need.
the Lord is shining down on you and will help you walk thru this journey.
Pam Epperson

Roger & Charlie Schultz

January 26, 2011

Ron will be greatly missed by his family and friend. We enjoyed the times we were with him and other friends at the meetings,going on motorcycle rides, and just visiting. Love to all. Psalms 104:5
Roger & Charlie Schultz

Don Stark

January 26, 2011

Having worked with Ron for 30+ years at Chrysler I always appreciated his honesty, helpfulness, integrity, loyalty and the fact he was very dependable. Will truly miss him here but looking forward to getting together with him at some time, some place in the future.

Ruth Singer

January 26, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Ronald. I know he will be greatly missed. Love and Prayers are will all of you.

Paul and Judy Struven

January 26, 2011

our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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