Gregory Kopp

Gregory [Greg] Vaughn Kopp, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 21st, 2019 in Chico, CA. He was born in Butte, Montana on March 1st, 1985 to loving parents Ronald and Carrie Kopp. He is survived by his soul mate, Katie Crane; loving mother, Carrie; brother Ronnie [Jolene]; sisters Amy and Carissa; grandparents Gypsy and Vaughn; and numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his best friend and father, Ronald; and his four legged partner in crime Roolie; aunt, uncle, and grandparents. From childhood Greg loved playing sports, being taught by older brother Ronnie. He loved spending special time with his mom watching scary movies. From a young age, he learned to love and celebrate every holiday. He enjoyed playing practical jokes on his family, saran wrap on the toilet, exploding cigarettes, and being taught pull my finger from mom. He was passionate about the outdoors, including hiking, camping, kayaking, and exploring the unknown. Some of his favorite destinations include, Yosemite, Lassen, and Lake Almanor. He was passionate about hiking to beautiful waterfalls, mountain lakes, and Torrey Pines. He enjoyed kayaking in San Diego Mission Bay and various mountain lakes. He enjoyed growing and harvesting his own food for crafting amazing and original recipes. He enjoyed fine wine, champagne, and infusing his own spirits. One of his many other passions was spending countless hours with his "lady" becoming a part of his San Diego Zoo family. Some of his favorites include: Amur leopards, lions, peacocks, and Andean bears. He loved creating an environment for the local humming birds and ensured they were well fed. He couldn't wait to have a picnic by the mirror pond in Balboa Park. Greg graduated Cum Laude, with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from CSU - Chico, He co-founded an accounting firm, where he thrived at every aspect of the business. He continued to feed his thirst for knowledge by reading and researching any topic that caught his interest including history, stargazing, art, and music. He fell in love with art and enjoyed visiting the Getty museum in L.A. and the De Young Museum in San Francisco. He was a true renaissance man. He had a true passion for life and lived it to the fullest. He was a tender, caring, loving, and compassionate person. He was open to life's challenges, adventures, and experiences. There is nothing he wouldn't try at least once. He will forever be loved and missed. A celebration of life in honor of Greg will be held Thursday, November 7th at the Red Atlas [Inside Staggering Ox] in Helena Montana from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help purchase a memorial plaque in Greg's honor in the new children's zoo inside the San Diego Zoo. To donate you may call (619) 557-3947 or go online at San Diego Zoo donation, memorial and tribute gifts link. You may send the family condolences to the family at www.brusiefh.com