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Gregory Bachli
7/10/1967 - 12/5/2013
Gregory Anthony Bachli, (Greg), 46, died December 5, 2013 after a five year battle with Leiomyosarcoma. Born July 10, 1967 in San Francisco, California, he was the son of Ron and Marilynne (Berus) Bachli of Hillsborough, California. He was the devoted husband of Natalie Bachli and loving father to Katlyn, Tommy, Sophia and Benjamin.
He attended the University of Southern California and completed his degree at the University of Phoenix. He was in technology management with Deloitte Consulting for 17 years. In addition to the passion and dedication he put into his career, he had numerous talents and hobbies. He always enjoyed the outdoors and his love of cycling, hiking and running gave him peace. Running was truly his number one passion. For him, running was the gauge to his strength, his barometer, his true release to feel and work through emotions. In addition to running, he had a love for expressing himself through writing, so much so that he was in the midst of writing a book and a screenplay.
Greg had such a compassionate heart. To his family and friends, he was the definition of love. His loving heart and adoration for his family was evident to everyone in his life. He cherished his role of husband and father. Greg had the ability to light up a room. You felt his presence, his booming laugh and his smile that filled his face. Once you knew him you couldn't help but love him.
The way he embraced his five year journey in battling cancer was a true inspiration to others. He often said that his experiences through this had given him the gift of gratitude. He was truly grateful for all of life's gifts and challenges and embraced both as an opportunity to learn and grow. He looked at it all as a way of shaping himself into the person God had intended him to become. Greg recently wrote, "If I truly am a teacher or a trainer, I want others to know not to waste a day of their life. No matter what age you are, life is truly too short. But, this was my time and this is what I came to do."
Greg is survived by his wife of 14 years, Natalie (Pont) Bachli, his four children Katlyn, Tommy, Sophia and Benjamin, his parents Ron and Marilynne Bachli, his in-laws Daniel and Asta Pont and countless beloved friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Green Valley Mortuary in Folsom from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Folsom at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Greg's memory to a trust for Sophia and Benjamin. Please email [email protected] for more information.
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I will always remember skiing with Greg at Sierra Lake Tahoe. Young men on a day off from work or looking after the kids just skiing and drinking some beer. James Blunts Your Beautiful playing at the bar. Live life every day. It is a privilege. As was having Greg as a friend.
Gareth Glover
Friend
June 7, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. May your memories give you comfort. Always remember, "God is our refuge and strength." -Psalms 46
Paris D.
January 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
December 31, 2013
so sorry for the loss of Gregory. may the God of comfort bring you peace. may your memories of him bring you joy.
andrea place
December 23, 2013
Steve (Mogavero) and I would like to express our sympathy to Greg's parents, his wife Natalie, and his children's.
Angie DiSanto
December 14, 2013
Ron and family:
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your son. We remember your great pride in him and in your grandchildren. He will live on in their lives, and you will see him often in their faces and in their accomplishments.
Ron, you are remembered often with gratitude.
Dwayne and Robyn Shackelford
December 14, 2013
he was a loving father;in loving memory of a wonderful person;we will love you;marie françoise bernard-cras
bachli greg
December 12, 2013
Greg was a very important figure in my life.. As I have written elsewhere we were at times, roommates, best friends, or sworn enemies. But through it all we found our way back to each other. He will live in my heart forever
Kendall Williams
December 12, 2013
What a beautiful tribute to Gregory's life. I've thought of him in my prayers and the courage he has had in his long endurance of all that comes with cancer and its treatment. Yes he truly is an inspiration for all of us in our everyday trials and tribulations.
I always remember his amazing ability to make me feel like he knew me forever. Though I have only had a few interactions with him, I was able to interact with him as if I saw him everyday. What a gift he possessed!
Our hearts are saddened for the entire family and especially for his children. Yet they will grow-up with many of his traits and the love of a well respected man and father. This will stay with them long after the deep hurt has passed.
May the Lord wrap Gregory's loved ones in His arms and give them peace in knowing that He understands their pain, anger, and sadness. May He walk with them through these times giving them strength and stability to move forward.
Georgiana Preskar
December 11, 2013
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