Jacquelyn Dawn Bachman

Jacquelyn Dawn Bachman, age 94 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.

Jackie was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 16, 1921, the daughter of Louis and Ida May (Montgomery) Bachman. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1939 and attended Davenport Business School.

Jackie worked for the Windstorm Insurance Company for many years, now known as Hastings Mutual Insurance. She also spent many years as caregiver of her mother, Ida May Bachman. Jackie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors and watching wildlife. Jackie had many flower gardens and enjoyed feeding the birds. Family always enjoyed the delicious baked goods that she would make.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William and Donald V. Bachman.

She is survived by 5 nieces and nephews: Donald (Cathy) Bachman, Billie Ann Littlemeyer, Brian Bachman, Susan Germaine, and Nancy (Doug) Blowers as well as several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson at Home Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church at 2:00 pm, with a one hour visitation period that will precede the funeral service from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Pastor Brian Teed will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings.