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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Thank You

Thank You

Thank you to everyone for all expressions of kindness and

sympathy. The cards and flowers, calls and visits, and your prayers following the death of our father and brother, Robert "Bob" E. Backstrom, are greatly appreciated.

It is a great comfort

to know you remember and care.

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