Ronald Bastin
Ronald Bastin, 88, died Feb. 20, 2025, in Havre.
Ron was born in Clear Lake, Minn., on June 29, 1936, during the Depression. His family relocated to Poplar, Mont., after World War II where he attended school until he graduated from Poplar High School in 1953.
He worked for the Montana Highway Department for two years before volunteering for the Army in 1955. He attended training at Ft. Carson (Colo.) before moving to Ft. Lewis (Wash.) and later Ladd AF Base (Alaska).
After leaving the army, Ron attended MSU in Bozeman, where he received his degree in civil engineering. He then went on to earn his Professional Engineering (PE) license, which is the highest level of competence an engineer can receive.
He married Elaine Kuntz in 1961 and they had a daughter and settled down in Helena until she passed away. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Beverley Tveten, who had three daughters that he raised as his own. In 1975, they had a son together and settled in Havre in their first home with all five children.
He dedicated many years of his life working across the globe, including in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oregon, New Mexico, New York, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska. Despite his extensive travels, his heart always remained in Montana. For many years, he served as the Director of Public Works for the City of Havre, where he made a lasting impact. A Certified Land Surveyor in five states, he contributed to nearly every highway and bridge in Montana. In addition to his professional
