David Lee Backus, 80, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley, Surprise. He was born August 30, 1941, in the town of Ashford, Wisconsin, son of Otto and Lillian (Struebing) Backus. On March 11, 1961, he married his sweetheart Jean Ann Farr in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
David worked as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service for 31 years before his retirement. He was an active member of the Sun Ridge Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Surprise, Arizona. David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, helping others learn of God’s promise of a paradise earth, fishing and tinkering with anything that had a motor, especially cars.
Survivors include his wife Jean of Surprise, Arizona, one son David Backus, Waddell, Arizona and two daughters, Renee’ Backus Krueger (Dan), Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and Lisa Seth (Will), Batesburg, South Carolina. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Zachary Backus, Joshua Krueger (Lana), Aaron Krueger, Holly Backus, Madison Backus, Nakita Seth, Jasmine Callender (Jordan) and Logan Seth and two brothers, Orville Backus (Nancy), Monroe, Wisconsin and Ronald Backus (Patricia), Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held via Zoom on Saturday, March 12, at 2 pm MST. Elder David Laufenberg, officiating. Cremation has already taken place. David will be greatly missed by his family and friends but we look forward to the time when we will see him again in paradise.
Zoom Meeting Id – 991 4644 9596, Password: 355408
Photo Tribute at 1:45 pm MST
Memorial Talk at 2:00 pm MST
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