Thomas Carter Bache III

Born on June 8, 1972 in San Diego; where he spent most of his life. Tom was proud of his decade of service in the Marine Corps, including leading an infantry squad in the invasion and rapid victory in the 2003 Iraq War. He was a champion distance runner when at University of San Diego High School (San Diego CIF champion in cross-country and track and school record holder), and he was inducted into the University HS/Cathedral Catholic HS Athletic Hall of Fame. He became a pillar of the San Diego running community as a master-level USTAF official, training partner, mentor, and inspiring competitor (he ran a 2:42 marathon at age 47 and finished high in several mountainous ultra-marathons). He officiated at countless meets at levels from high school to international. He competed for San Diego Track Club (SDTC) and served as a SDTC and USTAF Board Member and Officer.

Tom had a gift for making, keeping, and inspiring friends. He organized and led numerous mountain runs and backpacking adventures. His friendly presence enriched countless lives, and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his parents, Lolitia B. Bache and Thomas Carter Bache, Jr (Ann Kerr) and their son, David; sister, Kristin Markowicz (John) and their children, John, Joseph, James, and Jane; sister, Stephanie Bache (Mark Simon) and their daughter, Marlo.

A funeral mass will be held at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (1945 Illion Street, San Diego, CA 92110) May 1, 2021 at 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Diego Track Club Tom Bache Memorial Fund (https://sandiegotrackclub.org/tom-bache-memorial-fund/) or the Thomas C. Bache III Memorial Scholarship (https://sandiego.usatf.org/disciplines/road-running/tom-bache-scholarship) at Cathedral Catholic High School.