Gerald James Bubp

Gerald James Bubp 1923 - 2012 Gerald James Bubp was born in Taft, CA, on June 7, 1923, to Alpha (Steadke) and Charles Bubp. He was a graduate of Maricopa High School, where he still holds several track records, and continued his education at Taft Jr. College. He was stationed in the South Pacific Islands while serving his country in the Marine Corps as an aviation mechanic. He married Alva Jean (Hollick) in 1950, and they remained by each other's side for 58 years until her death in 2008. Gerald was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed, but leaves wonderful memories. Gerald retired from Tosco Refinery in 1986 after 43 years of service. He spent many years enjoying, building, and flying radio control airplanes with family and friends. He was a charter member of Canyon Hills Assembly of God. Gerald James Bubp was preceded in death by his wife, Alva Jean Bubp; brother, Don; sisters, Dorothy, Dolly, Violet, and twin sister, Geraldine. He is survived by his children, Sharon Bush and husband, William, Larry Hazzard and wife, Verna, Gerald Bubp Jr., and Dennis Bubp and wife, Becky; sister, Fern Sanders; brother, Robert Bubp; grandchildren, Todd Elliott and wife, Mesha, J.J. Zahry and wife, Jennifer, Alissa Buckey and husband, Jeff, Katie Rogers and husband, Matt, Megan Sheen and husband, Scott, Clayton Bubp and wife, Nora; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Pacifica Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as Hoffmann Hospice, who took tender care of him. A special thanks also to his personal physician, Dr. Michelle Quiogue. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012, 2:00 p.m. for Gerald James Bubp, age 88, of Bakersfield, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd. For condolences, please go to www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com. Greenlawn Mortuary www.bakersfield.com/obits