Gregory Bruce Gill, Boulder native

Boulder native Gregory Bruce Gill was surrounded by family when he passed away at home on Oct. 18, 2021. 

Greg was born March 20, 1957 to Whalon and Katherine (Ulsher) Gill. He grew up in Boulder and spent all but the last five years of his life there. At the age of 15, Greg opted to go to Butte Vocational-Technical Center and become a certified mechanic. At 18, Greg married Debra Hand, of Georgia, and they raised two wonderful sons. 

Greg worked as crusher operator and supervisor at the Basin Silica Mine for a time before being hired as a Boulder police officer. He was employed by the City of Boulder for another 30 years, retiring as Public Works director. He was also a Boulder volunteer fireman for 25 years.