James Garnet Booher

JAMES BOOHER 57, KNOWN AS A HARD WORKER, FRIENDLY AND TALKATIVE.

We are sad to announce that on August 12, 2022 we said goodbye to James Garnet Booher. The Booher Family has been moved by the outpour of support and love by all that knew Jim.

 On  May 26, 1965 James Garnet Booher, was born to James and Joy Booher in Turlock, California. He was the youngest of 6 Children. Jim grew up with a menagerie of animals, from farm animals as well as exotic animals, even had a crazy baboon that terrorized the neighbors.  This love for animals led Jim to working at one of his favorite jobs at the Wild Animal Park in Southern California.  His last job in Jackson he loved almost as much.  Working at Ace Hardware he was always meeting new people and able to interact with others.  

Jim lived most of his life in California, lived a short time in Oregon, then back to California.  Like many he had his ups and down. When visiting family in Jackson, this became his special home. He could never get enough of the beauty or the abundance of wildlife. He was known for taking many photos on his phone which in turn was sent to friends and family everywhere. (Sometimes several times!)

On August 12th after having dinner in Thayne,  Jim and his life long friend were walking across the street to his apartment and both were struck and killed by a car.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sally of one year.  Sons, Chandler and Devan (wife Jenna and their year old son Izrael), Also brothers and sisters, Ron Booher, Ede Mckinley, Charleen Jacobs, and Tim Booher.  He was proceeded in death by his parents James & Joy Booher and a older brother Michael Booher.  

Jim being one of Jehovah’s Witnesses was constantly working on his relationship with his God, Jehovah.  He enjoyed telling people of the many things he learned from the scriptures and enjoyed writing letters of encouragement to many of his neighbors during the pandemic.  His belief in the Bible’s promised resurrection gave him, and all of us the knowledge of being together again.

His zest for life and constant smile and unique personality will be greatly missed. Memorial Service will be September 10, 2022 at 3:00PM Since many of his friends are spread out the family feels it best to have a memorial service virtually. 

Died 8/12/2022