He was an HVAC contractor.
Gerald's survivors include his wife, Kathryn Boren of Molina; son, Mark Boren; daughters, Christina Jacobucci of Brighton, Colorado, and April Boren; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gerald's name to the Veterans Art Center at 307 S. 12th Street Grand Junction, CO 81501 or www.veteransart.publishpath.com.