With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wesley Harvey Backus of Williamson, New York, born in Rushford, New York, who passed away on January 16, 2022 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wesley Harvey Backus to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, George C. Backus and Carmaine Adelia Fleming; his siblings, Murray "Toby" Backus and Beatrice Dunham (Fred) of Rushford; his granddaughter Sarah Kern of Newark; and his nephew David Dunham.

He is survived by : his wife Susan "Kelsey" Backus; his children, Pam Backus of Williamson, Lori Backus (Eric Stephens) of Spencer, Paul Backus of Williamson and Dr. John Backus (Teri Erwin) of Henrietta; his stepsons, Kenneth "Corky" Kelsey (Wendy Warren) of Ontario and Robert Kelsey (Melinda Plakus) of Macedon; his grandchildren, Olivia Kern of Sodus, Hannah Stephens of Colorado Springs, Julia Stephens of Syracuse, Alicia Maxwell (Mark Orosz) of Boston, Rachel Backus (Christopher Webb) of Henrietta and Adam Backus (Laura) of East Rochester; his stepgrandchildren, Clint Kelsey of Ontario and Brooke Kelsey of Ontario; his great grandchildren, Natalie, Tristan, Lincoln, Samantha, Jonah, Adam, Antonio, Evan and Adam Jr.; and his cousin Billy Wagner of Uvalde, Texas..

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may do so in Wes' memory to the American Legion or North Ontario United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Murphy Funeral Home