Gerald Oberlin Boughner

Gerald Oberlin Boughner
05/22/1935
04/27/2016

Gerald (Jerry) Boughner passed away April 27, 2016 in the Ramona home he built for his family 45 years ago.

Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years Sandy Boughner and his brother Don Boughner of Michigan.

Jerry is remembered and missed dearly by his loving wife of 22 years, Susan Boughner, his seven children, Kirk (Ginny) Boughner, Keith (Laura) Boughner, Kim (Mike) Severtson, Heather (Hal) Lovell, Tim (Laurie) Hosking, Deedra (Tony) Smith, and Sara (Mike) Din, 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 22nd 1935 to Frank and Elsie Boughner.  He grew up in Michigan where his passion for building, started as a child where he competed in the building and flying of model airplanes and traveled to competitions where he won many honors.  After marriage, due to a job relocation in the 60's, he moved to Arizona and then two years later to California.  Loving the California sun, he never wanted to leave and made Ramona his permanent home.

Jerry loved to work with his hands and could build or fix just about anything.  He built many homes, including some for his children.  Jerry built two airplanes.  One of which was featured in Taylor Swift's "Wild Dreams" music video.

Along with flying, Jerry enjoyed volunteering with the Norco Mounted Police when his family was located in Norco, CA, the Young Eagles, boating (even building his own), fixing anything his children or grandkids needed to be fixed, shooting and just spending time with family and friends.

He lived his life to the fullest and will be dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Jerry's honor at the Church in Ramona on D Street in Ramona, Saturday May 7th at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory to the American Heart Association. 

Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

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