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Melvin Norman “Jiggs” BackhermsPassing: April 16, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, April 19th @ 10:00 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, April 18th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Saturday, April 19th @ 9:00-10:00 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Saturday, April 19th

MITCHELL — Melvin Norman “Jiggs” Backherms, 76, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born March 7, 1938, in Corydon, he was the son of Laurel and Ada Mae (Crone) Backherms. He married Nita Kay Knable April 23, 1960.

He was a project engineer for the Indiana Department of Transportation and retired with 44 years of service. Melvin graduated from Corydon High School in 1957. Chief enjoyed watching all sports, going fishing; taking drives in the country, and being with his family. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Surviving: wife, Nita Kay Backherms, Mitchell
 children, Michael Edward (Susan) Backherms, Mitchell
 Cindy Ann Farmer, Orleans
 Suzie Marie (Andy) Sehr, Bedford
 granddaughters, Nicole Backherms and Evie Sehr
 brothers, Dennis (Kathy) Backherms, Corydon
 Laurel (Marcella) Backherms, Jr., Salem
 Several nieces and nephews

His parents and siblings, Shirley Backherms and Lonnie Backherms, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Father Rick Eldred and Deacon Dave Reising officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Peg & Terry McCameron | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: April 22, 2014
    This message is for Mike & Susan Backherms, We were so sorry for your loss, we just found this out, & our hearts go out to you, you are in our prayers. Let us know if you need anything.
  2. Guest: Eileen Timberlake | LanesvilleIn
    Date: April 21, 2014
    I am so sorry to hear about Jiggs. He and PD were good friends when they were young. I know you will miss him dearly.
  3. Guest: Scott Montgomery | Seymour, Indiana
    Date: April 21, 2014
    I remember the humorous comments Jiggs would make when I would request additional paperwork from him... I was working in the INDOT District Office and would send out letters he lovingly referred to as "poison pen" letters. Jiggs was a fun guy to be around.
  4. Guest: Mike Rayl | Martinsville, Indiana
    Date: April 21, 2014
    Jiggs was certainly one of kind, loved and treasured by all!
  5. Guest: Dancia Gaye Crone Decker | Jeffersonville, IN47130
    Date: April 19, 2014
    Jiggs was always a kind and loving cousin and one of my favorites. I am so sorry to hear that he lost his fight for life, but he lived a wonderful life and I know his family and friends will miss him dearly. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Stay strong for one another, and cherish the loving memories of Jiggs.
  6. Guest: Jesse Reilly Day | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Dear Cindy and Susie, I just read of your father's passing. This is such a difficult time in your lives. You are in my prayers. Think of you often .
  7. Guest: Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: April 18, 2014
    What a special man - who was the head of a very special family. So sorry for your loss - but how blessed you all were to have had him in your families..
  8. Guest: Dr Harlen and JoAnn Hunter | BedfordIN
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Mike and Susan, Thinking of you and sending our sympathy. You and your family are in our prayers.
  9. Guest: john patton | Unionville, In
    Date: April 18, 2014
    I always enjoyed working with Jigs. I didn't get to work with him as much as I wanted. He was fair and had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed listening to his stories and the times he worked on the Ohio River. I'm sorry I won't be coming to the services or viewing. My obligations for this weekend are too tight, but my thoughts will sure be of everyone and the times we all worked for INDOT. God bless all of the family and friends. Respectfully, John Patton
  10. Guest: Juanita Russell | Indianapolis, In
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Praying for his soul and for you comfort and peace. God's blessings, Juanita and Family
  11. Guest: Stephanie Haverly-Koontz | LosAngeles, California
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Suzie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Mom was so glad to see you when you two ran into each other recently. You and your family will be in my prayers in the coming days. Love, Stephanie
  12. Guest: Angie Keith | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Suzie & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad always had a smile and was a pleasure to be around. We will miss him. Lots of love, prayers and hugs to you all.
  13. Guest: Twila Henderson | Georgetown, IN.
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Nita , so sorry for your loss . Always have fond memories of you and Jiggs . I always thought of you two as the couple that set the standard of a good marriage . Sending love and prayers . John and Twila Henderson
  14. Guest: Susie Breidenbach | Bedford, IN
    Date: April 18, 2014
    I was so sorry to hear this news. Mr. Backherms always had a smile and was always very friendly. It was always a pleasure to see him. What a wonderful person. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
  15. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, In
    Date: April 17, 2014
    Mike and all family: We are all so sorry for your loss. Volunteers of Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services

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