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Title: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: TexasTom on February 08, 2011, 21:32:14 pm
It is with the weight of the world on my chest and lump in my throat so big I cannot speak that I tell you all of Gary's passing Monday night, February 7th, 2011.
His loving wife Becky was by his side.
Words alone simply cannot express ....
What a great friend to have in this crazy world! One of the few guys I really connected with ... We shared some great, long conversations and he could dole the BS out as well take it, often times much better than I. He made me Laugh Out Loud more often than not. 
An excellent guy to know especially if you have a VW, he was a great source for knowledge and advice, a virtual walking encyclopedia for 'The Old School' and vintage performance.
He was the perfect host for me last year going out for the 1st time for Bug-In 35, Nicks & the DKP reunion ... an excellent chauffeur & knower of all things SoCal. I wouldn't have gone had he not convinced me and I'll never forget it.
It's good to know St. Pete will have a bitchen old school ride since Shoob's there to supervise now.
God Bless & Rest in Peace my friend ....
TxT


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Kaferdog on February 08, 2011, 22:52:11 pm
Very Sad indeed...How about posting some pics of better times ..?..I never met him other than this forum but know his cars and in conversations


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 09, 2011, 00:21:38 am
The man , The myth , The legend, gone to the big Wolfsburg in the sky !!
Some of us liked him , some of us not so much, but HE WILL BE MISSED.
 I spoke to his wife this afternoon & she will be planning a memorial service
sometime in the next 3 weeks. I agree with her that VW's should be there!!
So, while you take time to remember, take time to plan on attending.  :(    Ron




Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: 58vw on February 09, 2011, 01:07:46 am
WOW....sad news indeed...prayers to the family...gods speed shubee


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: nlvtinman on February 09, 2011, 01:48:46 am
To Becky, Gary's wife, my sincerest sympathies go out to you.

I am sure that there will be many with a variety off memories of Gary. Since he and I have been friends for the past 37 years, I of course hold him in high regard.
When I got a call today sharing this news, I went numb. I can't quite put feelings to word when events such as this unfold without warning.

Gary, I will miss getting your calls "Hey Geek, Call Me", knowing that you'd found some treasure that we all would envy having.
The VW world has lost a good guy, the Der Selten Kafers has lost a founding member, I have lost a friend.
Today is not a really happy day.
Steve Walker


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 09, 2011, 02:00:33 am

     Very big shock for me to read this I had no idea. Gary was a great person to be around. Back when he was in DVB I had just send him a T Shirt and a pair of DVB stickers he wanted to display on one of his VW. RIP Gary you will be mist

    Frenchy


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 09, 2011, 02:49:19 am
Steve Walker-Make sure Galassi knows...Becky wanted to make sure he gets the word.


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 09, 2011, 03:19:22 am
Here is a picture of Shubee in 1983 or 1984 ---- probably 1978 or 1979  after thinking about it.[attachment=1]


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 09, 2011, 03:24:18 am
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The Famous license plate.


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 09, 2011, 03:44:25 am

      I have some pictures of Shubee I will be posting tomorrow.

      Frenchy


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: TexasTom on February 09, 2011, 03:49:27 am
Shoob ...


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: nlvtinman on February 09, 2011, 03:51:49 am
Ron, GREAT pictures...Thanks

I got hold of Dave G and shared the news.
Steve


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: dyno don on February 09, 2011, 05:49:04 am
   The Shuuuu will be missed...I still remember the day at bug in almost 30 years ago when he showed up with his street convertible loaded to the gills with brm's galore all chained together witht he top down//LOL...hysterical site that left the masses scratchin' their heads for a long time there after..!!  and all those cars he had at one time or another..whew..  It was nice to share some time with Gary  while at the bug in old timers reunion 2 years ago..   ..bitchin grumpy guy will be missed.   R.I.P. ...luv,Dyno


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 09, 2011, 05:50:43 am
At Bug-in 35 longtime friends   ---    DSK members    Larry Rick / Shubee / and Steve Walker
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Shubee brought some '58 interior samples to show Larry


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: normac67 on February 09, 2011, 06:11:05 am
   I think that Texas Tom said it all. A really sad day for me after getting the call from Becky this morning. Met Gary at Ennis Tx Bug-In a couple of years or so ago. We became friends and I was able to make some visits to his house as he only lives 35 miles North of me. It was an inspiration to see his garage shop and his projects. We would talk VW,s on the phone all the time. He inspired me to attend THE CLASSIC this year for the first time for which I am gratefull.

   Becky I will never forget Gary. He was a great guy to me. Texas has lost a great Cal-Look enthusiast. My condolences go to you and your family and all his friends in California and overseas.

                                                                                         Norris McPherson


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: shubees_wife on February 09, 2011, 08:18:45 am
This is Becky... Garys wife.  I joined to the group because I heard about all the kind words and wanted to Thank everyone. We are in the process ......between the tears ... of planning his "Memorial Service". Willl keep everyone posted when and where.  He was a good man and touched many lifes. Glad he had so many quality friends.  Please send photograhs to rsshubrook@gmail.com.
Thank You again for your calls, emails and the stories from so many friends.

Becky Shubrook


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Dave Galassi on February 09, 2011, 09:15:40 am
At Bug-in 35 longtime friends   ---    DSK members    Larry Rick / Shubee / and Steve Walker
[attachment=1]
Shubee brought some '58 interior samples to show Larry

Thank you Ron. Rough day.  There is more Cal Look history and knowledge in that photo than most people will ever realize.  Gary knew the cars, the parts, the people and the industry.  He was an independent thinker with strong opinions, like them or not.  He was one of us.   

Becky, I look forward to being there for the service.  Please let me know how I can help.


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: empicolector on February 09, 2011, 09:56:58 am
last year at the bug-in legend party
(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/144641/dyn002_original_912_684_pjpeg__588a981d1561e183c0db9a2f024e3794.jpg)


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: carlnolen on February 09, 2011, 17:02:15 pm
I had the pleasure of meeting Gary when he and Becky moved to Texas. Seemed like we would always get together and talk at the local bug-ins. Super nice guy with a weath of VW knowledge. Man, I wish I could have spent more time with Gary and Becky. It was an honor to know him just a little bit.

Carl Nolen


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 09, 2011, 17:16:19 pm
    Here are a few pictures of Gary and I at one of the recent Bug In. I was showing Gary pictures from DVB back in the days.

    Frenchy

   


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: volkskris on February 09, 2011, 18:29:40 pm
R.I.P. Shubee :'(


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Dave Galassi on February 11, 2011, 15:56:43 pm
A story for the uninitiated..........
1983, Shubees mom's house in Baldwin Park, off Ramona.  I'd been into VW's for a several years and finally met him when he came to the VW salvage yard I worked at.  We'd talked a few times before he asked me if I wanted to see a few parts he had at his house.   

A little small talk at the door and we head into the "room".  There's a STACK of BRM's in the corner (what do you mean repros?) and a full house EMPI engine on a stand (ditto for the "empi" parts - there were no repros).  When I mean full house, I mean exhaust to air cleaners to fuel filter, etc.............like right out of the catalog.  Did I mention the GT valve covers?  Roller crank, ratio rockers, 88's........  Then the drawers open up and parts start coming out.  You all can't even imagine what was there.  Now, remember, there was no internet at the time, so it's not like he pushed a button to find it all. 
I spent the morning there getting SCHOOLED on what's what in the VW hipo world.  I didn't want to be too forward, but I would have chopped off my right arm for a pair of the GT sand cast valve covers (three pair) and a pair of the ratio rockers (NOS) for my Notch, not to mention the rest of the booty.  I didn't out and out say it, but ole' Shubee knew I wanted 'em. I had figured out this guy didn't waste too many words and thought he didn't like me much.   
Well, after lunch, I'm ready to head home and start to walk outside when Shubee walks after me holding a pair of the GT's and one of the NOS packages of ratio rockers. 

"Bring me (whatever the price was - I really can't remember) next week."  Think I missed the payment?

Next story, the sleeper. 


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: TexasTom on February 11, 2011, 17:10:45 pm
Great stories here ...

I didn't know Shoob near as long as most here, but we got together after he'd moved to Texas.
He sent me a message after I posted a pic of my car here on the Lounge.
I had lost interest in 'the scene' and only attended the Texas Classic every year for fun, and it's pretty close to home.
We agreed to meet at the next Bug-In out here and spent the day BSing, perusing the swap meet, and watching the runs.
Of course, upon meeting there he asks, "Where's your car? Why didn't you bring it?". After my lame excuse he responds in classic Shoob style, "Well, what the F*%K?!" Of course, we both "LOL"!

Well the long and the short of it is he pretty much single-handedly drug me back into "The Scene"(not that it was that hard).
His influence sparked my interest, that and trying out Unlimited Street racing ... Now I'm building a new plant for the car and working on a whole new car ...
It's all his fault. LMAO ;D


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: JonW on February 11, 2011, 20:59:53 pm
You're bringing back some memories with the house story, Dave. It was on Patritti Ave. I remember it because he used to call it "Patritti Raceway" and he gave me my first ride in a 10 second car down that street. He called the car Mr. Tibbs. I don't think he ever timed it, but if Gary said it was a "10-second car" then I have no doubts.

It was about 10 PM and we just got back from the In-N-Out, in the Scirocco I think. He just had the muffler run under the car on Tibbs... first one I'd ever seen... and he had to fire it up. He ran it up and down the street to warm it up and then said hop in. So.... long dark street with maybe 4 light posts, cars parked on both sides so there was barely enough room to call it a lane. Gary starts Tibbs off with a roll to be nice to the trans and then NAILS IT! Of course he had a Deist belt for himself, but nothing for the passenger. That thing set me back so hard I was grabbing the seat bottom so I wouldn't end up in the back seat! I don't know which one of us was laughing harder

Patritti Raceway !


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 12, 2011, 06:28:03 am
I've posted a few "vintage photos" in the other thread "Shubee Passes" please take the time to look
at this other thread, I've also tried to give the story behind the pics. Thanks everyone for putting up
with my "nostalgia".........Hecker AKA  Ron


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 12, 2011, 06:50:01 am
This is a pool party after the DVB club drags at Irwindale. I believe it was Nov '75. See if you can identify
in the second picture -- Dave & Judy Kawell, Jim Dutcher, & Lonnie Reed. The party was in Glendora at
Leonard's house a DVB member who later left for DSK. He had a beautiful red '57 sunroof with red EMPI
5 spokes. I'll have pics of that soon. In the first pic you'll see SHUBEE dripping wet, while you'll see a
very much younger HECKER being pulled out of the water. My right leg was in a cast & could not get WET !!
[attachment=1]
[attachment=2]

Also in the second picture -- John Fawley, Mike & Don Buckey, Mike Heinz, Doug La Fleur, (1st notch I ever saw)
Pete Farnsworth, Carlos Solis & Barron Castillo.
Rumor has it, I think I saw Dutcher drive his buggy on the street, much to the displeasure of the cops who were
there almost immediately.  :o


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: shubees_wife on February 16, 2011, 06:33:23 am
 Love reading the stories....... Miss hearing him telling them to me.  His eyes would alway twinkle and he would be grinning ear to ear.
 I warned him years ago he wasnt gonna strap me in like he did his Mom  (lill) in a Baracuta and take me for the "Ride of my Life".  He would always Laugh and tell me "You wanna Bet?".   Thank goodness that never happened.   He loved his family and His friends are family.  He talked and told stories of the "old days" with great passion and excitment and Love. 

Missing him terribly........ his grandson told me tonight that Peepaw is in Heaven with Uncle Dave (my brother that lived with us this fall while dying of Cancer) in  the Stars... I like the thought of looking at the Stars and knowing he is looking down on US :)
I told Cadan that Peepaw and Uncle Dave are probally having a party up there.....but actually they are probally building that car my brother was always after gary to build for Him. 

If you need information on Garys Memorial Service  email me at rsshubrook@gmail.com   Its gonna be great to see his friends...... old and new at his celebration of his life.  Please have a message to share or a Great old stroy ....... Gary will be looking down Smiling

Becky ...... shubee's wife   


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on February 16, 2011, 06:54:15 am
Hey Guys   --- How about it, Shubee didn't invent the 8 spoke or the BRM, heck he didn't even invent
the Cal -Look, but he probably had an influence on more people than we might ever know. Heck, all
those days at Auto-Haus, SCS, and Barrett he probably sold more Race-trim parts than most people have
seen.  --- Lets ALL show up at this memorial service & give him a tribute that he can see & HEAR !!!
Wouldn't you want the community to come for YOUR service?    ;D   Ron
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Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Glauco on February 17, 2011, 19:00:13 pm
rip shubee
he was the guy that called about every person in america that had original empi 8's for sale to get me the best prise, than he picked them up for me and help get them to belgium
all for the love of vw's he said..
he was one of the greatest influences on me regarding vw's
Glauco


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: 67Screamer on February 17, 2011, 19:57:27 pm
R.I.P Shubee.

 :(


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: johnl on February 21, 2011, 20:34:47 pm
So Many of You know already of Gary Shubrook's passing on 02/08/10  from a Sudden Illness while visiting California.  I am sending this out for those who might not have been notified and for his family and friends.   
 
Attached is his Obituary and Memorial Service Infomation.


William Gary “Shubee” Shubrook, age 56, passed away on 2/08/11 after a sudden illness while visiting friends and family in California.  Preceded in death by his parents William H. and Lillian R. Shubrook and his sister Cheryl Wilkins. Survivors include his wife Rebecca S. Shubrook, daughter Melisa N. Wilmarth and husband Ryan , grandson Cadan R. Wilmarth, sister Carol Marks-Dahlke and husband Kent, many nieces and nephews and  spouces and families. Born in Los Angles, he attented Sierra Vista High School, Balwin Park, California.  He lived most of his life in California and 4 years ago built his dream home in Oak Leaf, Texas.
Gary was well known in the automotive world working with VW, Volvo and owning Chevy’s. He was credited with being involved with intivation of the “Cal-look” with VW bugs in the 70’s and had many friends across the world. He was seen frequently in California and north Texas at the VW events and active online with the VW sites and message boards.

*A Memorial Service will be held at 11am, Saturday March 5th, 2011 at Faith Community Church in West Covina, California to “celebration of his life”. A Reception will be held after service and details annouced at that time.
 
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Gary’s name to the Adopt a Pet Association in your local area.  Gary loved his two dogs, one of which was a adoption many years ago.
 
Rebecca Shubrook
rsshubrook@gmail.com
--
Becca


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: vwgearhead on February 25, 2011, 03:32:16 am
Hello,I met shubee in a funny way a few years back,I pieced together a 2332CC longblock with all new parts,I gathered all of the parts on a good deal here & there so I thought I would list all of the items on ebay and make a killing on the longblock as a whole,as the days past and the auction continued I only had a few watchers,Shubee asked me what the reserve was and I told him(thinking by the time the auction ends it will be far past the reserve)well it didnt go up at all and I thought to myself I will just assemble the engine and put it im my car,At the very last second of the auction Shubee bid just a couple of dollars over the reserve and before I could blink my eyes it was all said and done.I couldnt believe how fast it all happen,I was dissapointed that I could not use the engine but after I met him I was glad it was going to someone that was deep into the vw game,(much longer then me)and someone that was really going to use the engine,we talked for a little while at the pickup and he told me that he knows the Guy who taught me alot of my trix(Carl Anderson/Kingpin turbo bug)that made it that much sweeter,we would email  from time to time and I would see his advertisements in the classifieds,the last time we spoke he told me he got over 220 horsepower out of that motor,that was exciting to hear! Gary R.I.P.


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: 61SNRF on February 25, 2011, 04:00:52 am
Welcome to the Lounge vwgearhead, and thanks for your contribution to Gary's legacy. I know Gary held you in quite high regard.
Some of us others also know how good Gary was with that mouse! I'm sure yours is not the only auction he won!
When I told him I was looking for a case to build a motor, Shubee forwarded me vwgearheads ad's on TheSamba and recommended him with good references because he had dealt with him and knew he was cool. I have e-mailed and talked to him on the phone and indeed he is a good resource if any of you guy's need anything.
That was Gary, always thinking of his friends who needed something.


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on February 25, 2011, 04:39:10 am


      I remember a year ago or so Gary was selling a pair of velocity stacks for 42 DCNF 9 which are very rare and Gary had them on the Samba and i told Gary I was looking for a set for a few years and could not find any of them. He told me he had them on one of his motor years ago and he had no use for them anymore. Gary was happy to sell them to me as I was putting a motor together just to have hopefully in one of my future projects. Now more than ever I am glad I have them in memory of Gary.

    Thanks Gary for the velocity stacks you will never be forgotten.
    Frenchy


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: day on March 06, 2011, 05:20:01 am
Thank you for everyone that made Gary's service so special


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Kaferdog on March 06, 2011, 07:10:27 am
Just wanted to share a few pics from todays Bugs & Breakfast /Shubees Memorial.........It was a nice Memorial R.I.P. Shubee


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on March 06, 2011, 07:21:24 am
Nice -- good to see those who came out & stayed -- thanks from me & others who really liked the tribute.
I just got home from an extended DSK version of a reunion. Thanks to our DSK II  host for a great time.
And to ERIC -- derjava66 with the java green 66 great way to get introduced to a good group of people -- thanks for coming !!


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Derjava66 on March 06, 2011, 07:46:04 am
Hecker Thanks for convincing me to go on the cruise it was a nice even if under sad circumstances.


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Kaferdog on March 06, 2011, 08:12:50 am
Texas Tom...I was good to meet you ...I wish it was under better circumstances by none the less it was good to meet you If I ever make it to Austin,TX I will be sure to look you up...!


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: TexasTom on March 09, 2011, 06:18:20 am
Thanks to EVERYONE for coming to the BfB, cruise, Memorial/Celebration, Lunch ... all for the Celebration of life and Times of a truly Great Guy!

One more Shoob (I know this is getting you Hecker! ;)) story ...

So when Gary finally made it to Texas I imagine it didn't take long for him to realize he may have made a ... miscalculation.
It seems through all of his detailed planning he forgot one thing ... that he was probably at least 1000 miles from the nearest In & Out! ... Definitely one of his most favorite destinations no matter where he was.
I used to say to him, "Geez Shoob ( I called him "SHOOB", LOL), just head over to WhataBurger! ... It's F'n great! Best Burgers around ..."; Only one response would sound, "That place SUCKS!"
Well I'd rib him a little more and he'd try to explain to me in his ever-present detailed manner the standout reasons why In & Out was so far superior to any other Burger establishment to be found ... "Yeah, whatever", I'd say.
Well, as luck would have it ... and I think it was all part of a great scheme he devised ... When he finally convinced me to come out to SoCal for Bug-In 35, where do you think we had dinner first? Double-Doubles at In & Out ... or did I have a Triple-Triple? Hecker?
Anyhow, it was pretty good ... OK, it was really good.
Moving forward, Sunday had come and almost went this past weekend. I was a bit late rolling into the DKP/Nick's meet (which was still very cool) and upon leaving was going to grab a burger and roll to the room. Ron suggested to me that the same In & Out (where my inauguration was held) was close by ... I figured, "What the F@#k!", as Shoob would say ...
Burger was damn fine, even went full Shubee and grabbed a Barg's.
Then I had a great idea! I asked and received an ULTIMATE piece of memorabilia (at least for me) and I know Gary is LOLing every time I switch hats ... just for him:



Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Rick Meredith on March 09, 2011, 06:30:13 am
"You want fries with that?"  ;D


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: Hecker on March 10, 2011, 00:47:12 am
Thanks to EVERYONE for coming to the BfB, cruise, Memorial/Celebration, Lunch ... all for the Celebration of life and Times of a truly Great Guy!

One more Shoob (I know this is getting you Hecker! ;)) story ...

So when Gary finally made it to Texas I imagine it didn't take long for him to realize he may have made a ... miscalculation.
It seems through all of his detailed planning he forgot one thing ... that he was probably at least 1000 miles from the nearest In & Out! ... Definitely one of his most favorite destinations no matter where he was.
I used to say to him, "Geez Shoob ( I called him "SHOOB", LOL), just head over to WhataBurger! ... It's F'n great! Best Burgers around ..."; Only one response would sound, "That place SUCKS!"
Well I'd rib him a little more and he'd try to explain to me in his ever-present detailed manner the standout reasons why In & Out was so far superior to any other Burger establishment to be found ... "Yeah, whatever", I'd say.
Well, as luck would have it ... and I think it was all part of a great scheme he devised ... When he finally convinced me to come out to SoCal for Bug-In 35, where do you think we had dinner first? Double-Doubles at In & Out ... or did I have a Triple-Triple? Hecker?
Anyhow, it was pretty good ... OK, it was really good.
Moving forward, Sunday had come and almost went this past weekend. I was a bit late rolling into the DKP/Nick's meet (which was still very cool) and upon leaving was going to grab a burger and roll to the room. Ron suggested to me that the same In & Out (where my inauguration was held) was close by ... I figured, "What the F@#k!", as Shoob would say ...
Burger was damn fine, even went full Shubee and grabbed a Barg's.
Then I had a great idea! I asked and received an ULTIMATE piece of memorabilia (at least for me) and I know Gary is LOLing every time I switch hats ... just for him:


You had a Double -Double "ANIMAL STYLE"  the first time!! Problem with the first pic -- Looks like you forgot to get a "SAUCE" packet  for the fries!!!!
As for the second picture -- you look like a cast-off employee from FIVE GUYS with that checkered collar. BUT, THAT HAT is a HUGE IMPROVEMENT over
the COWBOY style. HA HA LOL.........and remember SHU - BEE  is a TWO SYLLABLE NAME !!!  But if you want to sound like a crazy REDNECK TEXAN
then call him SHOOB...... Whichever way you call him, he'll will be remembered for a long time to come.   ;)


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: shubees_wife on March 12, 2011, 15:56:11 pm
Love it Tx Tom  .......  I think we all Ate In & Out last Sunday in Garys honor.  I took my sister in law Kim up the coast and when we passed thru Ventura we stopped at the In & Out Gary and I used to go too and Toasted him with a Root Beer and a  Burger.  Kim had heard Gary talk about In & Out coming to texas soon and how great the food was and how much we missed it.   She was glad to report "he was right...  Great burger and fries!!"   Melisa and I will be honoring Gary when our first In & Out opens in the DFW AREA. Just waiting for them to annouce the date for completion.   

Becky
rsshubrook@gmail.com


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: TexasTom on March 12, 2011, 16:38:42 pm
YES Becky!
We'll have to put a cruise together ... even if it's just a few cars from the area ...
Keep me posted.

Hecker,
All I can say is my HAT does a whole lot better job preventing me from turning into a Lobster, but this little thing does fit in the car more easily! LOL
And, the way I see it, it's kind of like Happy Days ... remember that show? Arthur Fonzerelli? Fonzy, The Fonz, or simply Fonz ...
Call him what you like, but Shubee (Shoob, The Shuuu) will always be One Kool Kat in my book.

OK, one more story:
Gary was an easy guy to talk with.
I lost my mom about a year before Shubee and I met. I found him a great asset, dealing with the events and developments that followed after, especially those 'political' family situations.
I called him once on a Saturday pretty Tee'd off, reeling from one of those exact situations. He helped turn the afternoon into a productive one as I was able to immerse myself into a project that needed some attention on the car ...
He was a friend in the true sense of the word, always willing to help.

But, of course, my favorite conversations were loaded with silliness and usually began with something like, "Hey, so what're ya wearing?" LOL

To Shubee, The Shoob ... Till we meet again!
TxT


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: shubees_wife on August 25, 2011, 03:08:56 am
Been over 6 months now and I think of Gary all the time.....i pass  In and out burger all the time and  everytime i see a VW bug on the road my heart beats faster.  Miss the grouchy guy that loved us so much and his friends.  Things going well .....or as well as can be expected. Looking forward to the cooler weather so i can get that little 67 VW of Garys on the road and headed to some cruise nights.    Becky


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: 58vw on August 27, 2011, 08:29:19 am
seems like yesterday...hope you get in that 67 soon and enjoy it and im sure he will to


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: shubees_wife on September 11, 2011, 05:05:34 am
I do drive the 67 Vw..... Take Cadan in his Peepaws car on Sat or Sun mornings to the donut place or Ihop. We did take
alittle break when it was 112 degrees but starting back the regimen again in the morning.   


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: TexasTom on February 08, 2012, 13:50:50 pm
To The TOP!!!

In Memory of Gary Shubee (Shoob) Shubrook! RIP, Our Friend!

Hope everyone has a good LOL in his memory today!
TxT


Title: Re: Gary "Shubee" Shubrook
Post by: shubees_wife on February 08, 2012, 14:10:59 pm
He is in my thoughts all the time.....what he would do ......what he would say.

When I drive his 67 red VW Bug I feel the Warm Fuzzys..... I know he is with me taking
a Ride  :) 

Miss my Sweet Guy!! Cant believe its been a year!

Becky