Fred A. Backlund

                    March 3, 1918  -  October 3, 2001





Life Legacy


BACKLUND



Fred A. Backlund went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2001 at the age of 83. He was a devoted husband, father and friend; a gifted musician, artist and poet, as well as an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, he was active in Church music his entire life as a soloist, director and composer. He was known and loved for his sense of humor, spontaneity and affable nature and was passionate about his family and his music. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry and survived by his wife of 58 years, Evy; son Michael; and daughter-in-law Debbie, son, Tim and daughter-in-law Diana; daughter, DeAnn Fisher and son-in-law, Bill; and daughter-in-law Vicki; grandchildren, Kim, Kari, Kelly, David, Laura, Austin, Kyle, Cory and Connor; three great grandchildren; and numerous friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.



SERVICE

FRIDAY, 1:00 P.M.

PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL



Interment follows in Holy Cross Cemetery. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Hospice San Antonio. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the guest book at www.porterloring.com by selecting the Sign and View Family Guestbook icon. Arrangements with



PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH

2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 - 210-495-8221




Born: March 3, 1918

Death: October 3, 2001


This memorial provided by:
Porter Loring Mortuary