In memory of

Tab SHORI

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Rajen Mahal

May 28, 2011

I will miss my uncle dearly, I know he is in a better place looking down on us "gone but never forgotten".......

May 27, 2011

From his sister Smitra (California): We were like twins and always did things together. We had our fights, but we always got together when we played our guitars.
We had fun when our little sister Sylvia joined us on stage and we acted like The Three Stooges--alot of laughs and good times. It's not goodbye, but 'til we meet again after the resurrection.

Paul Franklin

May 24, 2011

Tab came up to Whitehorse in 1967-68 to play in the clubs (along with the Gust brothers and many others). As a young local musician, I met him and became a friend. I always remembered him as a cheerful, happy encouraging presence, always ready to help a younger musician. The last time I saw him (probably Kamloops), he invited me to drop in anytime and have a cup of java. I always remembered him with affection and wondered what happened to him. I just Googled him on a whim after all these years, and found I was only just too late to see him again. RIP Tab, and thanks for your great music and your friendship and encouragement all those years ago. It would have been nice to have that cup of java.

Victoria Neyedli

May 22, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Ed Michayluk

May 16, 2011

Tab and I go back to the late 50's, we spent many hours at the practice sessions of the Hi-Fives with Harry Walker and the rest of the group. Tab was a Catwalker [or Spook] and I was a Midnighter, we rode many miles together both on bikes and his 58 Impala Convertable. We also drove lumber truck for Walkers Carriers and went to the same mills every day. The last time I saw him was at his place in Kelowna. This picture was taken in front of the original GVMC Clubhouse on Boundry Rd. We had good times together and I will miss him.
Mukluk

Ron Knight

May 16, 2011

I first met Tab in the late 60s at Beaverdam Lake and over the next several years he taught me and many like me an enduring love and respect for Canada's cattle country and its horse culture. He was great company whether it was riding, picking, or just hanging out listen to his narratives. One of my favourite 'Tab' songs was from the movie Midnight Cowboy. I hope he is 'going where the sun keeps shining through the pouring rain' as for most of us he slips into Cariboo folklore. To his family and close friends - My condolences.

May 15, 2011

Tab was one of the most unique individuals I have ever met. Our family spent many summers at the Sundance Ranch and Tab was already a fixture there. A superb horseman, a great story teller with a song on his lips and his guitar in hand and always a warm smile and a permanent twinkle in his eye. I have often wondered what became of him.
Happy trails to you Tab!

Nigel Barr,
New Westminster, BC

Wayne Gust

May 14, 2011

Tab my guitar hero,coolest of the cool.
My band the DeVilles followed Harry Walker and the Hi Fives into the New Delhi Cabaret 1961/62? as house band.
I recollect the last thing he said to me.

"WATCH YER TOPKNOT AND KEEP YER POWDER DRY"
So long Tab catch you later at the big corral.
Wayne

Gordon Sharpe

May 14, 2011

I knew Tab back in the late 50s when I had a band. Aside from his musical talents, my strongest memory was his personality. Always a kind word accompanied by a great smile. I often wondered over the years where he had gotten to, and now I know. May he rest in peace.

Christopher Hebb

May 14, 2011

Tab and I rode many trails together at the Bar Q and the Sundance Ranch. His entertainment in the lounge was legendary.
Tab accompanied my wife, Dorothy, and myself in 1977 when we went shopping for Dorothy's engagement ring. We came home with a guitar! Tab brought music and smiles to so many people. He will be missed.

Gordon E Swanson

May 13, 2011

Tab and I rode motorcycles together in the mid 50's. I remember meeting at the family home on East 10th Ave and some of the adventures we shared. Only today did I realise we shared the same birthday. I've often wondered how you were doing, Tab. Fond memories indeed .....

Dave Marchant

May 13, 2011

My condolences to the family. I took guitar lessons from Tab when he had a small studio on Victoria Drive. It was approximately 1964. I had no idea that Tab was gifted in so many areas. I'm sure he will be sorely missed by those who knew him much better than I.

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