The family of Dr. George Henry Hubert sadly announces the death of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born July 2, 1933, he peacefully passed away in his sleep on June 3, 2016 he was 82 years of age. Treasured son of Caroline Rita Springer and Henry George Hubert, both deceased, Dr. Hubert leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Kelly Ann. They had four children, Babette Ann Hubert, Todd George Hubert, married to Cheryl Joanne Hubert, and Kelly D’Ann Zamora. His youngest son, Kimm William, tragically died in a motorcycle accident while attending Pepperdine University in Malibu in 1986 when he was just 20 years old. Dr. Hubert and his wife set up a scholarship in remembrance of Kimm. Every year they would receive touching letters of gratitude for the financial help received from the scholarship.
“Pappy” had 5 grandchildren, Brielle Kimmberly, Brayden Todd, Dominic Kimm, Baylee Marie, Cameron Jose’ and one great-grandson, Liam Jack. His only sibling, Joan Dunn, also survives him.
As a young-man, originally from Queens, New York, he earned the highly esteemed and elite honor of Eagle Scout. He attended Hofstra College and went on to graduate from Kansas University Medical School in 1960. Dr. Hubert briefly took his wife and children to fulfill his Public Health Service in Alaska after concluding his Internship in Southern California at Loma Linda University in 1964. In 1966, he began his Cardiology Fellowship at White Memorial Hospital, bringing to light his incredible gift for heart care. The majority of his medical career was spent in Ventura County, California with a long history of pioneering work in Cardiology. Performing thousands of cardiac interventions, interpreting half-a-million EKGs as well as making historical advances in surgical and non-surgical treatments led to a tribute in 2012 when Los Robles Hospital named the Cardiac Catheterization Labs in his honor. As a physician, he was known for his high level of expertise and his deep care and concern for his patients and staff.
As the patriarch of his family, “Dad”, was known for his incredible love and dedication to his family. He was a hands-on father who loved to play with his kids and be involved in their activities, education and careers. Whether it was motorcycle racing, horseback riding, camping, boating, water and snow skiing, he loved to spend time with his family. He and Kelly Ann purchased a home in Lake Arrowhead where family and friends regularly spent happy times together celebrating family gatherings and holidays, especially the 4th of July while watching fireworks from their boat. Later, he and Kelly Ann took up golfing in Palm Desert, sharing memorable golf games with family and friends.
He was also connected with his children emotionally. They knew they were deeply loved and he was available to them even “in the middle of a procedure”. He was known for being an excellent listener. He instilled confidence in them, teaching them they were fully capable of achieving their goals if they worked hard and persevered. He taught them to learn from their mistakes, be compassionate and refrain from complaining.
In his career and his family, he was known for his ingenuity, intuition, perseverance and an incredible vision. He had a rare ability to remain calm under pressure (except when he couldn’t find his peanut butter) while possessing the great ability to teach, support, listen and encourage even in crisis.
Dr. Hubert was a member of Calvary Community Church for over 15 years. A Viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 16, 2016 at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, California. A Celebration of Life will occur at 2:00 p.m. and interment will follow at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park and Mortuary at 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, California.
Dr. Hubert was philanthropic and caring towards his community and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Please consider making a donation to the scholarship that bears his and his son's name at Pepperdine University in memory of him.
Donations in lieu of flowers:
George H. Hubert, MD
Kimm William Hubert
Scholarship
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18