Gregory Nelson Thorpe

Greg went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 20th, 2021. He was 70 years old.

A celebration of his life is being scheduled.

Greg was born on February 21, 1951 in San Francisco, California. He was a proud fourth generation Californian. His maternal great-great grandfather, Captain N.H. Wulff, came to California in 1850 and was a respected pioneer citizen of Napa, CA.

Growing up, Greg spent several years living in Sausalito, but the majority in South San Francisco. Greg graduated from Hayward State in 1975 with a BA degree. He was a left-handed pitcher in the minor leagues; and played softball and golf for most all his adult life.

Before moving to Lake Wildwood in 1986, he owned and operated Fielder’s Choice sports apparel and memorabilia stores in Foster City and Sunnyvale, California. He outfitted the 49ers, Giants and Golden State Warriors. This allowed him to enjoy going to many games with family, including the 49ers first Super Bowl win in Detroit, Michigan.

In addition to the 49ers, Giants and Warriors, Notre Dame and Stanford were his teams. He had a great sense of humor and was a fan of The Blues Brothers, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield.

Greg was a wonderful husband and loving father. He was a stay-at-home Dad while running a t-shirt and jersey design business from his home in Lake Wildwood.

He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Patti, daughter Jenny Loch, son-in-law Sean Loch and granddaughter, Piper, on the way. He had many cousins and extended family members that he loved dearly.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Gladys Thorpe.

Thanks to the help of so many people and organizations, Greg fought his cancer for 12 years; and as a result, any donations can be directed to the following in Greg’s name.

Hospice of the Foothills,

Cancer Aid Thrift – Grass Valley,

FREED, or

Shriners Hospitals for Children