Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Loma Community Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lila; one son, Rob of Fruita; one brother, Melvin; five sisters, Dolores McDade, Anita Dusseau, Charlotte Ruiz, Shirley Ramos, and Mary Louise Werstein; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to HopeWest and Hospice Care Center, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, 81506; or Gideon International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.