James "Jim" Backus's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2025 in Missoula, Montana

James "Jim" Backus

May 3, 1935 - March 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Missoula, Montana

James "Jim" Backus's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2025 in Missoula, Montana

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Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory

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James "Jim" Backus

May 3, 1935 - March 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Missoula, Montana

James Backus Obituary

The memory of James Backus of Missoula, Montana, who passed away on March 29, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Backus to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Backus and Lizbeth Backus. He is survived by: his wife Beverley Peterson Backus; his sons, Perry Backus (Audrey) of Stevensville, MT and Tim Backus (Laura) of Missoula, MT; his grandchildren, Luke Backus, Jessi Tackaberry, Caleb Backus, Alyse Sharpe and Jake Backus; his great grandchildren, Tucker, Henry, Owen and Tallulah; and his daughter-in-law Kim Backus.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Mountain View Cemetery (934 Sweetwater Rd, Dillon, MT 59725).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory



Sat

May 03

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Mountain View Cemetery
934 Sweetwater Rd, Dillon, MT 59725

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