James (Jim) Edward Boben born October 11, 1962 in Keewatin Minnesota, unexpectedly passed away on May 17, 2022 in a tragic motor vehicle accident in New Mexico. Jim was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother.

Jim graduated in 1981 from Nashwauk highschool in Minnesota and went on to Sacramento City College receiving a degree in Aviation Mechanics.

A true mechanic, be it helicopter, snowmobile, fourwheeler, cars. There was nothing mechanical he couldn’t fix. With a smile and a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, he always made time for anyone and everyone he met. He would be willing to help with whatever project you were working on or with any problem you had, there was always a solution.

Jim loved to go on adventures, especially on four wheelers and snowmobiles. In 2000 he made his mark in hill climbing by winning the championship “King of the Hill” in Jackson Hole Wyoming. He also competed in the 2001 winter X-games. Jim was a jack of all trades and master of most. He sold his mini-donuts at the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo, drove big rigs with many friends, and in the winter he would shrink wrap boats.

Survived by his wife Laura, son Dustin (Danielle) Mitchell, daughter Jenny (Robert) Taylor, grandchildren Mckay and Marceline. He adored his grandchildren and would drop everything to spend time with them. Sister Sally (Brian) Ekholm, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and his sidekick Roxy(his silver lab). They will all miss him, and his stories he would tell, deeply.

Preceded in death by parents William and Lorna Boben, brother Terry Boben, maternal and paternal grandparents.

There will be a celebration of life which will be determined at a later date.