"Marvin still lives in many hearts every day. He taught me so much in his last months. He showed me what it means to be brave. What it means to not give up no matter what the "odds". What it means to love so much that our perspective of reality is actually altered to a more positive view. What it means to be grateful and in awe of everything around us... the sun rising or setting, the cross he built on the silo, the wind rustling the branches and whispering God's presence. Marvin changed my life. There isn't a day that will go by that he does not come to mind. There's not a week that goes by that I do not still mourn his passing. I'll see you one day in heaven my friend! "
In loving memory of
Marvin Vernon Backer
February 25, 1943 - February 26, 2018
Marvin Backer, 75, of Webster City, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Reverend Tim Myers officiating.
Marvin Vernon Backer was born February 25, 1943 in Nebraska, the son of August and Adeline Backer. He married Patricia Rake on June 27, 1991 in Fort Dodge. Marvin owned several restaurants including the Entertainer in Thor, Vault in Duncombe, Mr, B's in Boone and Shady Oaks in Webster City. Later he drove truck for John Hawkins.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Trish; children, Karen Cordova, Kim (Tom) Kimbro, Jill (Rob) Ascherl, Rusty (Sherrie) Backer, Michael (Kim Fuller) Hobert and Bill (Lisa) Horton; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Tony Theeler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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"We are saddened to learn that you're mourning the loss of your dear love one. However, it saddens our God even more. No doubt, you have many fond memories which will resurface from time to time. And because you do have memories, certainly shows that almighty God has memories as well. Therefore, with full confidence you can take comfort in knowing that he longs to restore perfect life to all those in his memory (Job ?14:13-15?; Rev 21:3, 4). Please accept our condolences at this most distressing time."