Obituary of Daniel Wayne "Dan" Backer

Daniel Wayne Backer was born on February 9th, 1954. He was the first of five children born to Red and Eleanor Backer. Dan spent his childhood in Fort Nelson and Campbell River. As he matured into adulthood he spent time living in California and heli logging on Vancouver Island. At the age of 29, Dan became a father to his only child Brittany. A few years later, Dan moved his family back to Vancouver Island. While living there, he transported seafood from the Island to the Vancouver market. Tumbler Ridge was the next stop for Dan and his young family. Tumbler was one of Dan's all-time favorite places to live and visit. In 1992, Dan took a trip to Hawaii, which was one of the best times of his life. Later that year, Dan moved to Pouce Coupe and later on Dawson Creek. Many people knew Dan as "Dan the fish man" as he spent a few years selling seafood from his blue van. Dan spent many years working as an equipment operator. That job brought him many places in the Peace region, Fort Nelson and Hudson's Hope. The absolute highlight of Dan's life came in September 2013, when the birth of his grandson, Jack, made him a Grandpa. Jack was Dan's pride and joy. Dan passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5th, 2016 with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Dan was pre deceased by his father John "Red" Backer and his sister Sandra Carnegie. Dan is survived by his daughter Brittany Backer (Marin Burmas); grandson Jack Burmas; mother Eleanor Backer; siblings Eldon Backer, Linda Feldmann, and Dean Backer; nephews Martin and Jonathan; nieces Anna and Kailee; and great nieces Madison, Emma, Zoey, Jada and Olivia. A Celebration of Life service was held February 13, 2016 at Bergeron's Funeral Chapel, Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Service 2:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2016 Bergeron Chapel 10200-17th Street DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia, Canada V1G 4C2