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« on: February 08, 2011, 20:33:12 pm »

I just received the following e-mail and am only passing it on:

To Gary’s family and friends,

 

Please accept my deepest condolences.  Scott Bakken just called to tell me of Gary’s passing.  Shubee was a unique individual and a very good friend.  When he was working for me he never ceased to amaze me with his VW knowledge.  He knew part numbers and interchanges like no one I had ever met.  He will be sorely missed.

 

Ron Barrett

Barrett Enterprises

 

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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2011, 20:39:38 pm »

I just received that email and thought wtf.  Did a quick search and then saw he hadn't posted since January 21st.

He was a good guy and helped me out on numerous occasions to ship stuff, collect stuff and generally let me use his house like a post office.  Does anybody have more info that they can email me, I will be sending a card.

Thanks

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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2011, 20:43:37 pm »

Yes thats was sadly news i got om my email.

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 20:44:23 pm »

In shock! Can't say anything else.
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2011, 20:49:42 pm »

Oh Damned!

I had been mailing him lately, trying to get more ancient knowledge on the days out of his memory. He told me he'd loved to add to the stories but was traveling and didn't have time to spend at the time. He promised to get back to me later. I was really looking forward to it as he was quite a character.

Race in Peace Shubee! Race in Peace.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2011, 20:51:41 pm »

Wow, I just for the email as well. Shubee was a good guy and he will be missed. Last time I spoke with him by email he didn't mention any health issues. My thoughts are with his family.

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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011, 20:54:20 pm »

In shock! Can't say anything else.

Me too Shocked Cry

I can hardly believe it!!!!!!!

I did wonder where all those annoying spam emails had gone - Gary used to send me about 15 a day  Cheesy

I am truely upset  Cry At least I'll always have his VDO Jet Cockpit Collection to remember him by Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2011, 20:55:19 pm »

Very sad news
He help me a lot too
Condolence to his family and friends
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2011, 20:55:41 pm »

Whooo, very sad to hear.
Godspeed.

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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011, 20:55:58 pm »

During my Auto Haus days I never really knew Gary well.  Shortly after he arrived and was working in the Buena Park Store I left for other opportunities.

My contact with Gary from that point on was through my longtime friend Mike (Mikey) Olivieri who I still see on a regular basis.  Mike worked with Gary and they both loved to eat.  For those of you who knew Gary back then you knew he was large.  There was a burger place at the corner of Manchester & Western Ave. called Starlite Burger.  The guys use to venture over and the owner was always happy to see them as they ordered tons of food.

Mikey to this day says of Starlite when the subject comes us, "Starlite, starbiright, when and where will we have diahare tonight".  It was funny, but now it makes me sad to see another longtime VW guy has left us.  Mikey and I still talk about what great cars Gary owned.....

God's speed Gary.....................
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011, 20:57:46 pm »

You can send a card to:
2024 Willow Bend Dr. Oak Leaf,Texas . 75154  U.S.A.
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2011, 20:58:23 pm »

received that e mail too , that sad ,  my condolences and thoughts goes to his family

rip shubee

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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2011, 21:01:18 pm »

We Met Gary And Texas Tom At Bergs Last Year During The Bugin Weekend,What A Nice Guy,He Will Be Missed
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2011, 21:03:45 pm »

You can send a card to:
2024 Willow Bend Dr. Oak Leaf,Texas . 75154  U.S.A.

Thanks Ivan,
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2011, 21:07:06 pm »

Can't believe it.Condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Shubee.
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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2011, 21:09:03 pm »

RIP Shubee, and condolences to his family and his friends
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« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2011, 21:11:20 pm »

Prayers to his family... I sold him a pair of Michelin tires last year, 165's.  Nice guy, hate to hear this!  Sad
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« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2011, 21:13:02 pm »

What a shocking news.

My thoughts and prayers go to his family.

You will be missed.

RIP Shubee
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« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2011, 21:21:41 pm »

Can't believe it Sad RIP Gary...

The 48IDA set you sold me some weeks ago will soon be back on the european roads in your memory.

So many bad news... So sad!

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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2011, 21:33:53 pm »

Can't quite get my head round it
Was he ill ??
We 'll rev it up for you when we're out next Gary

RIP

Ps we'll miss the emails even the dodgy ones :-)
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« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2011, 21:37:41 pm »

Can't quite get my head round it
Was he ill ??
We 'll rev it up for you when we're out next Garry
RIP
As stated earlier Gary was very heavy and I think he had surgery which can be VERY DANGEROUS with results like this.  When he was in SoCal last year for the VW events several comment that he just didn't look well.  Nothing more than my hunch.

John
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« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2011, 21:52:18 pm »

Just got Lids's email, I couldn't believe it either!!
How sad. He was a nice guy from what I can tell, always wanted to share knowledge and I didn't mind the provocative cal-look or not posts.
He will be missed. Rest in peace.
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« Reply #22 on: February 08, 2011, 21:53:51 pm »

Sad news; my condolences to Gary's family.  Life's short... enjoy it to it's fullest.
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« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2011, 21:55:59 pm »

Wow... I'm in shock!

Rest in Peace Gary.  Cry
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« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2011, 22:03:29 pm »

Can't believe this!

Rest in peace Gary.
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« Reply #25 on: February 08, 2011, 22:07:42 pm »

Sad news , my thoughts to his family .
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« Reply #26 on: February 08, 2011, 22:17:57 pm »

Sorry to hear this news. RIP Shubee.
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« Reply #27 on: February 08, 2011, 22:29:12 pm »

Sad sad news!! Rest in peace Shubee!!!

do we know if the family needs any type of donations?? since these types of incidents could be costly!!
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« Reply #28 on: February 08, 2011, 22:32:08 pm »


Shocking and very sad...

RIP Gary..
 
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« Reply #29 on: February 08, 2011, 22:46:22 pm »

Sad news; my condolences to Gary's family.  Life's short... enjoy it to it's fullest.
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