HAVRE DAILY NEWS May 21, 1984

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MISHAP KILLS HAVRE MAN

Steven John Bachini, 19, Havre, was killed in a one vehicle rollover early Sunday on Beaver Creek Road about dismissal.

He was the son of John and Joan Bachini of Havre. He was a 1933 graduate of Havre High School.

Bachini was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Gregory Lander, 19, also of Havre.

According to the Highway Patrol, Lander's vehicle was traveling north on Beaver Creek Road when it went out of control. The Patrol reports that the vehicle swerved across both sides of the road before returning to the pavement and rolling one time.

Bachini was thrown from the vehicle. Lander was treated and released from Northern Montana Hospital. The accident is still under investigation.

The death pushed the Montana fatality toll to 85 compared with 88 at this time last year.

An obituary for Bachini appears on page 2.

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STEVEN J. BACHINI

Funeral Mass for Steven John Bachini will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude's Catholic Church and Rosary will be at 7 tonight at the Holland and Bonine Chapel.

Mr. Bachini, 19, was killed in a one car accident Sunday morning south of Havre.

He was born April 4,1965 in Havre and was the son of John and Joan Bachini.

He is also survived by sisters Mary Jo, Susan, Carol, Jane and Jody, all of Havre; his grandfather, Erick Olson, Hinsdale and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Bachini was raised and educated here. He was a 1983 graduate of Havre High School and attended Northern Montana College for a short while.

He had played American Legion baseball and this year was on the First Bank fast pitch softball team.

Mr. Bachini also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was employed in the Mediterranean Room of the Duck Inn as a waiter.

Memorials to the popular young man can be sent to the Havre Youth Baseball Association.

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STEVEN J. BACHINI

Funeral Mass for Steven J. Elliott. Bachini was conducted Tuesday morning at St. Jude's Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael McHugh S.J. officiating.

Interment was in Highland Cemetery.

William Lisenby was organist and Debbie Leeds and Tom Healv sang, "Great God Above," "Be Not Afraid," "On Eagle's Wings" and "May the Angels Lead You into Paradise."

The pallbearers were John Martin, David Peterson, Tim Peterson, Jerry Shaw, John B. Kuhr, Joe Bullinger, Russell Gatzemeier and Scott Elliott.;

Ushers were Gary Damel,Mike Wynne, Bruce Thompson and Mark Henderson.

Memorials may be sent to the Havre Youth Baseball Assn.

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THANK YOU

Before we pull our thoughts

inside, we want to tell you people of

the Havre community that we have

had a look at your soul. You stand

second to none in kindness and

goodness.

The symathies extended to this

family during the tragedy of Steve's

death have helped us find peace

and a tremendous amount of

comfort.

Thank you all for sharing this

grief.

John and Joan, Mary Jo, Sue,

Carol, Jane, Jody Bachini

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HAVRE DAILY NEWS

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COUPLE SEEKS JUDGEMENT IN SON'S DEATH

By DAN KITKOWSHI

of the Daily News Staff

John F. Bachini and his wife Joan ave filed action in Hill County District Court against Gregory Wade Lander seeking an undisclosed amount of compensation or the May 20 death of their son, Steven John Bachini.

Bachini, 19, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Lander that, according to reports filed in district court, left Beaver Creek road and swerved across the highway into a borrow pit, rolling about five times.

The report also states that Lander was traveling at an excessive rate of speed and that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

Lander was charged with negligent homicide July 31. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. If

convicted, Lander faces up to 10 years in prison, a $50,000 fine or both. A trial date has not been set.

In the action filed in district court, the Bachinis cite reasons for claiming monetary damages.

The Bachini's request, according to the action filed, include the amount of earnings that Seven would have earned in his lifetime; the value of the loss of the care, comfort. society and companionship of their kind, loving and faithful son; the value of monetary contribution Steve would have made to their support during his and thei respective lifetimes; damages to past, present and future sorrow, mental anguish and grief suffered, by them as a result of their son death; punitive damages; and the cost of the suit.

The amount of any award wou be determined by the jury.

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