In memory of

Ronold Shell Backes

Gresham, OR, USA

October 14, 1963 - August 31, 2018

Oct 14, 1963 - Aug 31, 2018

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In memory of

Ronold Shell Backes

Passed

August 31, 2018
Born

October 14, 1963
Resided

Gresham, OR, USA

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In memory of
Ronald Shell Backes
October 14th, 1963 - August 31st, 2018

Join us for a celebration of life as we remember beloved Son, Brother, Daddy, Papa, and Friend
September 11th, 2018 at Open Door Baptist Church

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Memorial donations may be made to Dad's "last Ride" it's much appreciated.
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Following the Celebration of life there will be a grave sight ceremony at Willamette National Cemetery at 1pm and a picnic at the Sorensen farm at 3pm for family and close friends. It will be by invitation only.

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Ron Backes, a Journeyman Electrician for IBEW Local 48 and resident of Gresham, OR, lost his fight with Lymphoma on August 31st, 2018 at the age of 54.

Ron is survived by his parents Vergil and Barbara Backes; his only brother Vergil Backes the III, his nephew and two nieces Jacob Backes, Chanel Backes, and Kyndal Backes; the mother of his children, Janet Backes; his three children, Janell Sorensen, Shelley Bean, and Kimberly James; his …

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