Boehmer JamesBOEHMER, James William - 85, of Aurora, Ontario passed away peacefully on Saturday August the 17, 2019.

Predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Ffye Boehmer (August 6, 2019).

Born April the 24, 1934 in Kitchener, Ontario, he was the son of the late Dr. Stewart and Evelyn Boehmer. He graduated High School from East York Collegiate and went onto Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) for business where he played on their football, hockey and golf teams.

He was a loving father, husband and a successful business man. He started his career in the office products business (Index Card Co. and Windsor Office Supply), transitioned to the food and beverage industry (Orange Crush, Dad’s Cookies, United Biscuits, Associated Biscuits, McNair Products and Z&W Foods) and finished the last half of his career in the Career Transition business (KPMG, Price Waterhouse and Miller Dallas).

His passions were his family, his Faith, volunteering his time on a variety of Boards (Missionary Health Institute , World Vision, Intervarsity, North York Hospital, Redeemer University College, Church Boards, Teaching Sunday School) and an avid golfer (Member York Downs Golf & Country Club). He was a great friend to many & a wonderful example & encouragement to his wife, his kids, grandkids & great granddaughter & to many close & loyal friends.

He is survived by his two sons, Mark Boehmer and wife Lorrie of Unionville, Ont., Stephen Boehmer and wife Jane of Aurora, Ont. and daughter Kimberly Hindle and husband Neil of Pelham Manor, NY.

He was the loving Grandfather to Karyn (Adam Sarginson), Geoffrey, William, Courtney (Bobby Caughey), Jonathan (Ashley), Andrew, Nicholas, Kate, Matthew, Spencer and Great grandfather to Reese.

The family acknowledges with heartfelt thanks the caregivers and nursing staff of Sunrise, Aurora and GEM, Newmarket.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August the 27th, 2019 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, Markham and Wednesday August the 28th, 2019 from 12:00-1:00 at Tyndale University (Stiller Lounge), 3377 Bayview Ave., North York. A Celebration of Life for both Jim and Faye will be held Wednesday August the 28th, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Tyndale University Chapel. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Stewart Boehmer Scholarship Fund (www.tyndale.ca) or to World Vision (Boehmer Memorial Fund) (www.worldvision.ca).

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