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August Gubser Obituary
May 29, 1923 - July 19, 2013
Resident of Capitola
August Robert (Bob) Gubser passed away the evening of 19 July 2013. August was born May 29, 1923 in Gilroy. His parents August Michael Gubser and Kathleen Esther Gubser lived on Frazier Lake Road in the "Old" Gilroy area. Bob has a younger sister, Katherine Louise. Bob graduated from Gilroy High School in 1941. From 1943 through 1955, Bob farmed with his father, mostly in the Santa Clara Valley.
Bob was married to Faith Ross in 1944 and had 2 children Robert (1945) and Carolyn Joan (1947). After their divorce 1955, Bob spent over 3 years working for the State of California in the El Centro and Brawley, CA area.
November 14, 1959 Bob married Winnifred Smith and shortly thereafter Bob adopted Winnie's son, Ronald Dean (1946). They lived in Novato, California for about 6 years.
With a job change for Bob in 1965, they relocated to Capitola. Bob began a career change, he became a representative for several food and freezer processors and interfaced with the farmers for their supply to the processors. He continued with this into the early 2000s. The relationships and friendships he had in this work were very special to him.
Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years.
Winnie and Bob always opened their home to their parents, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and their friends to give them summer vacations at the beach. Bob had 6 grandchildren and now 9 great grandchildren. Winnie and Bob in their second marriage reached that milestone of 50 years together which lead to a gala get together for the family.
Bob has been preceded in death by his parents, Ronald, Carolyn and Winnie and a granddaughter Bob will interred in the Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy on Saturday October 5th at 2:00 PM.
The family wishes no flowers and please donate to the Cancer Society or an Alzheimer's charity on his behalf. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
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Steven Bonaker
January 3, 2014
Condolences on the passing of Bob; he was a good man and his presence a blessing to all.
January 3, 2014
Had to go on the internet to find out Bob had gone on to greener fields. We were Bob and Winnie's neighbor many years ago, always think of them and the New Years get to-gether where we ended up breaking our glasses on the street walking back home when we dropped them. Also Winnie was our "little birdie" that told us happenings at Soquel when our kids were in school. Bob brought us the best cauliflower, asparagus and huge carrots that were the best. They will brighten heaven.
Bill and Lu Bonaker.
Tyson Layne
August 19, 2013
Bob was a true gentleman, a wonderful grandfather and treated (even some kid, known by his grandson) everyone like family! I learned a lot and am thankful for the way he influenced my family and my life!
Emily Gubser-Randall
August 11, 2013
Thinking of the best beach, spoons, egg hunts and recycling memories with cousins, my sister, Dad, and Gram and Grandad. These are the thoughts that make me smile in time of sadness. Love to you Grandad, Emily and family
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July 29, 2013
So sad to read of Bob's passing, he and Winnie had insurance with our office for many years. Barry,Mark and Jenni Battey
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