Stanley G. Backman

1885–1970 (age 85)

Biography

Stanley G. Backman carried a thoughtful spirit through every endeavor, blending a sincere interest in others with a disciplined work ethic that inspired confidence.

His generosity and clear-eyed counsel endured long after he retired, and he rests with honor at Arlington National Cemetery.

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