Lawrence Backlun, late of Radville, SK passed away June 27, 2016, at the age of 91 years.

Lawrence was predeceased by his parents: Guy and Emma Backlun; brothers: John (Ann) Backlun, Edwin (Violet) Backlun, Earl (Rose) Backlun, Howard Backlun, Art Backlun;brother-in-law Willie Frey; sister-in-law Ella Loyek; Elsie’s parents: Maggie and John; son-in-law Robert Thue.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie; daughter Ruth Thue, son Orville (Pat) Backlun, daughter Bernice Fradette (Mel Candlish), daughter Linda (Kim) Ochitwa; grandchildren: Del (Charlene) Thue, Dane, Cayla; Lisa Marks, Cash, Pistal; James (Karen) Backlun; Mindy (Ryan) Goudie; Casey, Austin, Paisley; Tanya (Scott) Pohl, Savannah, Abbey, Melissa Fradette, Kennedy; Lorranda (Alan) Smelt, Carter, Ayla, Tara (Sean) Bateson, Ainsley and Aubrey.

Lawrence grew up in the Tribune area along with his three older brothers and two younger brothers and is the last surviving sibling. He married Elsie Frey in 1950.  They were blessed with three children while living in the Tribune area.  They moved to Lake Alma area in 1957 and later had their fourth child.  Farming, including grain and cattle, was their main focus until their retirement in 1984 when they moved to Weyburn.  Lawrence enjoyed wood working, having made benches, doll cradles and cribs for the granddaughters along with trucks and trailers for the grandsons.  In addition, he repaired many small engines that people delivered to his workshop.  In 2003 they moved to Radviile to be closer to family.  In 2014 he became a resident of the Radville Marian Health Centre and was the first resident to be relocated to the new facility.  He remained there until his passing. 

A Funeral Service for Lawrence was held on Saturday, July 2 ,2016 at 1:30pm from Radville United Church, Radville, SK with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating.  Active Pallbearers were: James Backlun, Del Thue, Dane Thue, Lorranda Smelt, Tanya Pohl and Kim Ochitwa.  Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance. 

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to the Radville Marian Health Centre, 840 Conrad Avenue, Radville, SK, S0C 2G0.

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