Tributes to Sharon
Sharon,
If it weren’t for you I would not have had a clue on the 1st thing to do with race directing, officer duties, and everything
else you taught me about the club! I could always count on you being at a race to time no matter what the weather was like
(rain, snow or wind). No matter what time you needed to be there, 7, 8, or 9am. You drove to Naco, Bisbee, Fort Huachuca,
Sierra Vista. Location was not an issue, you were always there!!
I remember
I was getting a pass to get on post and I heard the gun go off, I rushed to get there and jumped out of my car and asked you
if I could still run and you just laughed and said go ahead you are a minute and half late! You were often at non TMRC events
too. I will never forget the 10k in Tombstone. It was raining before, during and after the race and there you were trying
your best not to get the timer wet. I remember running a race in Bisbee on the 4th of July, and I could hear you cheering
me on but I couldn't see you. I finally looked up and you were standing on the balcony of the library with a
timer in your hands!! You were timing the coaster races in Bisbee!!! Your presence at all of those events over the years shows
how dedicated you were. Not only to our club, but other events as well. I miss you very much, especially all of
our long, long, phone conversations. You were always there to listen, and often gave me advise whether I asked for it or not.
You were the backbone of TMRC. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the club, and life. You were a great friend.
MaryLou Herrera TMRC President
I know that I am just one of many that miss
Sharon, not only for all that she did, but especially for all that she offered as a friend. One of memory
of Sharon that stands out for me was the banter between her and her Husband Harry. Prior to the race start Harry
would holler, “TIMER” and before he could say more, Sharon would holler back “WHAT” with a smile and
a gleam of humor, love, and admiration in her eyes. Sharon and Harry were always there at all of the events and
the meetings, this was something we knew we could count on. I still look for her at the events
when I arrive and think of her often. Sharon you live on in our hearts. Lynn Jones
Here is an excerpt from the poet Henry Van Dyke’s - Gone From My Sight.
“There, she is gone!” “Gone where?” Gone from my sight. There
are other voices ready to take up the glad shout; “Here she comes!”
Sharon , what you received from Sharon was the truth, sincerity and respect. Please
do not misinterpret this as you always liked what you heard. Sharon was an honest person who expressed her opinion, desire and emotions.
We had the pleasure of knowing Sharon through the running club, my wife as a runner, and I as a race director.
As a race director Sharon timed my races and was prompt, honest and trustworthy. It was a pleasure
to watch her and her husband Harry work, incompetent timers where one less “potential problem” that you had worry
about. Sharon was also a woman whom earned admiration. Sharon understood and appreciated
simple words like please and thank you, and to earn her respect one only had to acknowledge her commitment and hard work towards
the task at hand. Sharon was the backbone to the Thunder Mountain Running Club for many years and I feel
confident she had many other positive impacts in all things she was involved in. It was a pleasure and
a privilege for us to have known and befriended Sharon . The world is a better place as she has helped
shape it. All of our Love, Eric and Kathy Krebs
Having known Sharon Dubinick for the better part of fifteen years I can say she took her position as timekeeper for many of
the Thunder Mountain Running Club’s events very seriously. I am sure there are some folks who can bear witness to her
wrath if she was distracted from the mission at hand. You did not interrupt Sharon to ask what your time was, in what place
did I finish, or how come my time is different than the time I received. I, being the troublemaker I am, could never resist
the temptation to ask all of those questions to get her riled up. I have to admit she quickly picked up on my warped sense
of humor. Even then she did not spare me the verbal tirade, but it came with laughter. It didn’t take long to become
a standing joke between us. Sharon was a terrific person and a great friend. I will miss her. Don Dunno
