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Standish Backus Jr.

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Standish Backus Jr.

Birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death
12 Oct 1989 (aged 79)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
Burial
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA GPS-Latitude: 34.421051, Longitude: -119.6559906
Plot
Cremated: Ashes are in the Mausoleum in the Pines - Courtyard - Row 10 - Niche 24
Memorial ID
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Social Security Number: 566-66-1220

Mother's maiden name: Boyer

Famous Artist. During World War II, he was a U.S. Navy Combat Artist in the Pacific.

In 1955-1956, he was with Adm. Byrd in Antarctica, as an artist with "Operation Deepfreeze".

He was also known for landscapes & marine scenes.
Social Security Number: 566-66-1220

Mother's maiden name: Boyer

Famous Artist. During World War II, he was a U.S. Navy Combat Artist in the Pacific.

In 1955-1956, he was with Adm. Byrd in Antarctica, as an artist with "Operation Deepfreeze".

He was also known for landscapes & marine scenes.


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  • Created by: NWO
  • Added: Feb 16, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65731433/standish-backus: accessed ), memorial page for Standish Backus Jr. (5 Apr 1910–12 Oct 1989), Find a Grave Memorial ID 65731433, citing Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA; Maintained by NWO (contributor 46583762).