James J."Jim" Boruff's Obituary
BORUFF, James, passed away on November 2, 2018 at the age of 76, surrounded by family and friends.Jim was born in Bridgeport, IN, on April 9, 1942, to Opal and Bert Boruff. Jim and his family moved to Dallas in 1954. He and his family started Commercial Ice Machines of Dallas in 1968, and Arctic Ice House in 1990. He married his wife Sharon Schumacher in 1963. Jim coached several soccer teams while his kids were growing up and hosted many tournament trips around the country. He enjoyed the wilderness and hunting and the camaraderie of outdoor excursions.Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Opal and Bert Boruff, as well as his brother, Bill. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 55 years, his daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Scott Giancola; his son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Katherine Boruff; his son and daughter-in-law, Marcus and Sarah Boruff; his grandsons, David L. Boruff and Callahan Boruff; as well as granddaughters Scout Boruff, Peyton and Reilly Havranek; his brother Bob and sister-in-law, Carol Boruff; sister-in-law, Sharron Boruff and several nieces and nephews.The memorial service was held on November 12, 2018, at 3:00PM in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers the family asks that you support your favorite charity or his favorite cause, the N.R.A.
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