Christopher Gregory Bazel
December 29, 1961 ~ August 24, 2024
Born in:
Culver City, California
Resided in:
Alexandria, Virginia
Christopher Gregory Bazel, 62, of Alexandria, VA, died August 24th peacefully, at home, and surrounded by his family. Born in Culver City, CA, Chris grew up in Annandale, VA, the second of six children born to Elizabeth Ann [Dittes] and Chester Bazel.
Chris had a love for life that was surpassed only by his love for his wife and family. Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his loving wife Lauren [Darling], his siblings Marie Gallogly Lambert (Eric), Cathy Barclay (Marc), Tom Bazel (Beth), Teresa Bazel, and Matthew Bazel and his nephews and nieces, all of whom Chris adored beyond comprehension.
It is impossible to capture the essence of Chris’s life in words. If you were fortunate enough to spend time with him you got to see firsthand how much joy he got from the simple things, and how he treasured time with friends. No matter what he was doing, skiing the tree line on a black diamond slope, watching Virginia Tech and Michigan State sports, helping someone fix their computer, taking a sunset cruise, watching fireworks from the back of the Naut A Care, or hosting the mandatory “Captain’s Drink” when returning safely to dock, Chris put his whole self into it. He was blessed to have friends and a large extended family, and he never missed the opportunity to bring people together and have fun.
A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Chris’s memory to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Capital Caring Health, or a charitable organization of your choice.
If heaven is our final destination
The love we leave behind is our salvation
Hearts will break, we cry, we grieve
We die, we go but never leave
We linger in the lives of those we love
We’re flesh and bone and beams of light
A body breaks, a soul takes flight
And faith is left to heal what tears can’t touch
You’re not gone, just out of sight
You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight
From “Wherever You Are Tonight” by Kenny Chesney
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Christopher Gregory Bazel 's name.
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
4101 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria,
VA
Capital Caring Health Attention: Philanthropy
3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500
Falls Church,
VA
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Go rest high on the mountain Cousin Chris – it was a always a pleasure to see your smiling face!
I am so sorry for your loss Matthew, my deepest condolences to you and your entire family. May God give each of you the strength to be strong in this difficult time. May your dear brother rest in peace.
-Bibi Jageswar: AdventHealth
I was so surprised to hear this sad news. Chris was a wonderful and happy man. When you were around him you felt uplifted. I will miss him and his robust laugh. So sad.
I met Chris at Pam Brown’s house.
We both got to know each other there. I was newly married and my wife Donna was pregnant and I wanted to improve the basement at our house on Rosemary Lane in falls church. Chris was so helpful and showed me how to do drywall work. Chris and I got to know each other. I remember Chris moving an old and large Victor freezer from the basement up a split level stair case. He got it done! I remember him stopping by the house during his summer of following the Grateful Dead. He had so many amazing concert stories. I helped him get his Datson station wagon breaks fixed. He will be missed but not forgotten by so many that he helped.