James H. Boomhower Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James H. Boomhower Riverside, Calif. – James Howard Boomhower, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, the son of Joseph and Irene (Anderson) Boomhower. Jim was born on July 24, 1943, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Jim moved to Clarence, NY in 2000 and then to Riverside, CA in 2006. Jim was a well-known tool and die maker by trade. He was recognized within that community and respected for his skill and attention to detail in his craft. Jim enjoyed hiking, walking in the woods, and spending time with his two best friends his Golden Retrievers, Reba and Roy. He liked to watch NASCAR and always had his radio station turned to a country western station. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Irene, and by his stepson Keenyn Wantz. He is survived by his brothers, David (Barbara) Boomhower of Arizona, and Tom (Ronna) Boomhower of Ashtabula, OH, his wife Elaine of Riverside, CA, son James Jr. (Libby) Boomhower, daughter Patricia (Willie) Guyton both of Ashtabula, OH, two step daughters, Amber (Amit) Nigam of Metuchen, NJ, and April Fordyce of Arlington, VA, grandchildren Joey and Katie Boomhower of Ashtabula, OH, Jaqcara Boomhower, Tiarra, Leigha, Willie, and James Guyton all of Ashtabula, OH and Kal and Vera Nigam of Metuchen, NJ, and many loving nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Monday, November 17 from 2- 4 PM at Mark B Shaw Mortuary 1525 N. Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404 and on Sunday, November 30 from 1-2 PM at Ashtabula Country Club Retirement Home 925 E. 26th Street, Ashtabula, OH.

James H. Boomhower

July 24, 1943 - October 21, 2014