Obituary - Alan J. Bachini

Alan J. Bachini, 60, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital Sunday, August 16, 2020.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held when Alan's friends and family can gather to celebrate his life.

Family suggests memorial contributions in Alan's honor be made to the Havre Trap Club or a memorial of one's choice.

Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Please visit Alan's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com .

Alan was born July 21, 1960, in Havre to Francis and Marian (Niemi) Bachini. He was raised in Havre graduating from Havre High School in 1979. After graduation, Alan began working for Burlington Northern Railroad in the Bridge and Buildings Department. He remained with the railroad for over nine years, during which time he also attended Northern Montana College, taking machinist classes.

After he left the railroad, Alan went to work for Waterchef, and then Big Equipment as a tractor mechanic for over 25 years. He was known by many as MacGyver. Alan was truly a free spirit who in his time enjoyed restoring old cars, trap shooting and other shooting sports. He enjoyed riding his Harley with the "boys" and took many trips over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Marian Bachini.

Alan is survived by his brothers, Ken (Cathy) and Jim Bachini, all of Havre; nieces and nephews, Michael, Steven (Melinda), Keri (Stephen) and Zach; and great-nieces and -nephews, Marrina, Mario, Marcus, India, Shaelyn, Shelby, Justice, Ashlee and Riley.