Robert Hastings Tubre

Robert was born on May 23, 1942 to Robert C. and Kate B. Tubre in Oklahoma City and shared his life with his sister, Janice. He graduated from Harding High School and attended Central State College in Edmond. He is survived by his dear love, his wife, Sandra Tubre; their son, Nick and wife Cathy, granddaughter, Rylee, and grandson, Cole; and a daughter, Tiffany Campbell, and granddaughter, Laken Clark. He also leaves his caring sister, Janice Harrington, and her husband Bob, with their children, Joe and Stacy; along with another niece, Stephanie Martin; sister-in-law, Judy Spencer and her husband Charlie; and a cadre of close friends and neighbors. A sudden illness took Bob's father when Bob was only eight years of age, and little Bob faced life without Dad. Mom did a great job, but Bob was left to himself to ponder male matters. He figured things out as he grew, becoming a specialist in the simple verse — few words with pin point significance. "Tubes" had a way with people that made them love him as they worked for him, knowing that as their "boss" was always in their corner. He mentored many in the car business. And as he smiled and swaggered his way across an automobile showroom or lot, you knew he was going to make a deal and the customer would love it. His affable way brought him early success in the automobile business in central Oklahoma that continued over several decades. He was known as one of the best "car men" around. Dealerships thrived when Bob came aboard. Bob showed his talents with Bolen Imports, Fred Jones Lincoln Mercury, VIP Cars, Frontier Chevrolet, and as general manager of Champion AMC Jeep, among other car ventures. But his greatest joy came from his family after his retirement. His cherished son, Nick, and Nick's wife, Cathy, with his grandkids, Rylee and Cole, provided unspeakable hope and loving life, sharing day by day matters and special Sunday night meals with Bob and Sandra. Words cannot depict this kind of unconditional, mutual love and care. Bob and his beautiful, kind and loving wife Sandra made lifelong friends wherever they went, and they made the most of retirement, traveling to new places, enjoying new sights and making new friends at a pace that astounded friends and family. Bob knew and lived mystique — the game of chance. "Skilful and lucky," he would say, but there was a spirit about him in the card game that spoke more. He could not explain it, nor could anyone else, except maybe the Lord of Heaven and Earth who watched over him. December 2, 2010, his family bathed him in prayer and sent him on his way, rejoicing him into his loving Savior's arms. And eternal peace came in a single, simple sigh. Memorials may go to the MPD Foundation, 180 Michigan Avenue, Suite 1870, Chicago, IL 60601, providing research for treatment of myeloproliferative disorders such as myelofibrosis. Services will be held at Vondel Smith Chapel, 13125 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, Monday, December 6, at 2:00 pm.