Cmdr. Lubbers had a brother, Jim Lubbers, and a sister, Marcia Lubbers Powgnas Bjorklund.
Cmdr. Lubbers also had a spouse, Margaret Lubbers (deceased), and children: Gary Michael Lubbers, Steven Scott Lubbers (deceased), Christopher Allen Lubbers, and Tamara Lubbers Delgado.
He is survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews.
Cmdr. Lubbers served over 20 years in the Navy, mainly as an aviator.
After retiring from the Navy, he owned several businesses. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes.