Obituary for William Edward Backscheider Marana, AZ – William Edward Backscheider of Marana, Arizona passed away peacefully at his residence Thursday, June 14, 2018. Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Henry Backscheider and Loretta Quigley Backscheider on August 2, 1931. Bill served in the U.S. Army from September 30, 1949 until honorably discharged January 1, 1952. Bill then joined the U.S. Air Force from August 29, 1950 until honorably discharged December 19, 1955. He served in the 39th Bomb Wing (SAC) as a flight electrician/gunner. Bill worked as an Electrician and at one time owned his own electrical business. He enjoyed playing golf and working in his yard. He is survived by his children, Theresa (Steve) Court; Kevin (Lourdes) Backscheider and Angie (Phil) Smeigh, 6 grandchildren, Brad Smith, Michelle Anderson, Sarah (Ryan) Wilkinson, Brian Court, Jacklyn Backscheider, and Tanya (Alonzo) Bailey; 2 great-grandchildren, along with nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol, and brothers Herb and Henry, and sister, Helen. Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Evergreen Mortuary with burial to follow immediately after at Evergreen Cemetery In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Casa De La Luz Hospice or any cancer organization of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.evergreen-tucson.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Edward Backscheider please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Chapel Service Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions JUN 19. 09:00 AM Evergreen Mortuary 3015 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ, US, 85705 evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com/ Order Flowers for the Chapel Service Guaranteed delivery before William’s Chapel Service begins. Cemetery Details Evergreen Cemetery 3015 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ, 85705 evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com/ Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Edward Backscheider August 2 1931 June 14 2018. Evergreen Mortuary Cemetery & Crematory
Death notice for the town of: Tucson, state: Arizona