James Bachman, 35, of Langdon, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

James was born to Patricia (Crockett) and Allan Bachman on January 1, 1976 at Rolla, ND.  He was raised and educated at Langdon, where he graduated from the Langdon High School in the class of 1994.  He went on to Northland Community College in East Grand Forks where he received his degree.  He spent a year in Langdon where he built a home for a local person.  He then furthered his education at Thief River Falls where he received a degree in Drafting.  Jim taught carpentry in Eden Prairie, MN and later in Pipestone, MN.  He could always be found in Langdon during the summers where he worked in carpentry and helped on the family farm.  After teaching Jim moved to Langdon full-time where he owned and operated Bachman Construction.  His true love was the farm: Jim always laid down his hammer during seeding and harvesting and was always there when help was needed on the farm.  He loved to drive to the farm with his windows down, smelling the freshly turned soil and the crops as they grew.  Jim enjoyed bonfires and loved spending time with his family, including his dogs.

Jim is survived by his mother and father: Patty and Allan Bachman; siblings:  Patrick (Kristy) Bachman of Grand Forks, ND; Daren Bachman of Langdon, ND; Rachael Elizabeth Bachman of Langdon, ND; niece and nephews: Jack “Cleetus”, Haley “Booger”, and Andrew “Rocky”; his grandfather: Claude Crockett of Langdon; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jim was preceded in death by his grandparents: Cleo Crockett & Peter and Neva Bachman, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the St Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon.

Visitation will be on Friday evening, August 19, 2011 starting at 5:00 with a 7:00 prayer service at the church.

Condolences:

Praying for the family of James, during this hard time.

Heidi Kempel Boyer

Our prayers go out to your entire family on the loss of your son, brother and uncle. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

You are such a great guy Jim....you will be missed by many! I am so glad I had the chance to have dinner with you a couple months back...you, me and Darcey had such a good time playing that skee ball game and catching up! I have thought about you often over the last couple of months; you fought hard and I believe you are in a better place! You will be in my prayers and on my mind forever! Whenever i think of the Tech I think about all the good times you, me, Darc, Trevor and Travis, Chris and Renee had! I am so blessed to have had you as a friend! My thoughts and prayers are with your MANY, MANY loved ones!! Until we meet again, RIP My Friend!!

Erin VanCamp

Our condolences go out to your family. We are so sorry to hear of Jims passing. We truly enjoyed his friendship and will miss him greatly   Paul Chilcoat and Family

Patty, Allan and family, So sorry to hear about Jim.  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Don and Dawn Roppel

We are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this very difficult time.

Jeff and Billie Knudson

Patty, Allan and Family, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Who will ever forget that smile that filled a room with sunshine.    Cathy & Terry Metzger

Patty, Allan, and family,   So sorry and saddened by the loss of Jim. You are in our thoughts and prayers.   Sue & Jerry Reiser

So sorry for your loss of Jim.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sherry & Steve Buchweitz

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Bachman family and the many, many friends Jim had as you (we) mourn the loss of a wonderful man. Jim had such a huge heart and great sense of humor...and provided many wonderful memories for his family and friends to remember and to cherish.

Dawn & Stoney Kruk

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Jim.  He was one of the kindest and a fun person to visit with.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Duane & Pam Schuler

Patty, Allen and family.. Mike and I were saddened to hear of your loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Jan Kleinschmidt

I am so sad for you Patty can not even think how hard it would be to loss a son.. Thoughs are with you and your family...

Barb(Blake) Smith-Strong

Jim will truly be missed by all. He was such a kind person and I am blessed that I knew and had him as my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Stacy (Haider) Thorstenson

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! Try to stay Strong Patty!! God Bless You All!!

June MacLean Zabel

Allan, Patty & family - I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.  Remember all the good times you've had together.  He'll be in your hearts forever. Mary Beth Snyder

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.  We can only imagine the pain you are feeling.  May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you.

Merlin and Brenda Schill

We were shocked to hear of Jim's passing. We enjoyed meeting and being around Jim at harvest time. Our family mourns with and prays for God's healing love to embrace your family at this very difficult time.

Rodger and Kyle Olson

I am so sorry for your loss.  I will continue to pray for your family, and hope you find comfort in God' and each other.

Your cousin,

Linda Bachman

Jim was a good friend I will miss him my condolences go out to his family and loved ones he will be missed.

Kyle  I {WI}