James William Boehler (Jim), 70, of Independence, Missouri, passed away April 20, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Memorial service visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, memorial services at 2:00 pm followed by luncheon, on Saturday, May 16th at South Crysler Restoration Branch, 16101 Salisbury Road, Independence, Missouri 64050.
Jim was born October, 5, 1955, to William Francis (Bill) and Emily Lucille (Lupy) Boehler in Denver, Colorado. He had two sisters, Lee Ann and Jeanie.
He and his family attended Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Colorado, where he was an altar boy and sang in the children’s choir. He attended San Molo catholic church camp in Estes Park, Colorado each summer. He distinctly remembers jumping into the mountain stream fed lake first thing each morning.
He started his education in a Catholic elementary school and then switched to public school where he attended Wyman Elementary School, Moore Junior High School, and East High School in Denver.
At the age of 17, Jim began working at the Rio Grande Railroad as a yard clerk. He later became a crew dispatcher and then a crew dispatcher manager for the Union Pacific Railroad. When the Union Pacific Railroad moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1997, Jim decided not to relocate his family. He then worked several other jobs including warehouse supervisor, until he retired at the age 63.
In 1976, Jim met the love of his life, Pamela Ann Baker, in Alliance, Nebraska. They were married in 1978 and moved to Denver, Colorado to be close to Jim’s family. They were blessed by the birth of Nicole Rainbow in 1979 and twins Joshua James and Kindell Ann in 1980.
In 1985, Jim joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of which Pam was a member. In 2018, Jim fulfilled Pam’s lifelong dream of gathering in Independence, Missouri. He faithfully supported his family’s commitment to the restoration branches.
At a young age, Jim loved Judo and excelled at it. He also hunted and fished with his father, family, and friends, which became a cherished part of his life. He happily passed along this heritage to his children, children’s friends, nephews, and grandchildren.
Jim was a faithful devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Lucille Boehler, his sisters Lee Ann Eno and Jean Kohlenberger, his daughter Kindell Boehler, his nephew Jeremy Eno.
His survivors include his daughter Nicole Overman, son Joshua Boehler, his nephew Chad Enno, and his grandchildren Justin Overman, Kailey Overman, and Ramon Hernandez.
Submitted by Family
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64029 816-847-4441