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Barbara Hale Backhus (née Alexander) passed peacefully with family by her side on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was 87. Barbara was born on December 20, 1935 to Gilbert and Helen (Spill) Alexander in East Rutherford, NJ, and spent her childhood raised by her wonderful mother and grandmother until blessed with a wonderful stepfather, Fred Backhus, Sr.
In 1957, she married her stepbrother, Fred Backhus, Jr. Barbara is survived by her husband of 66 years, Fred Backhus Jr., and 3 children: Fred Backhus III (Debbie), Kristy Ryan (Mike), and Susan Simpfenderfer (Carl). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Fred Backhus IV (Brittany), Dana Apostol (Brian), Michael Ryan (Rebecca), Tiffany Larsen (Erik), Keri Murano (Frank), Stephanie Minervini (Antonio), Samantha Clark (Matthew) and Susannah Payne (Rondell), and 10 great grandchildren.
Barbara found great joy in her growing family, her treasured time with her husband, and her pre pandemic church activities . She was an avid follower of national and international news and politics as well as a lover of her many TV shows and sports. A private family event will be held at a later date in September to celebrate her beautiful and blessed life.
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