Kim Burdette Boomhower

Westford- Mr. Kim Burdette Boomhower, 65, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Kim was born on May 9, 1956 in St. Albans, and was the son of Jackson B. Boomhower and Dawn Sweeney Boomhower. He graduated from Mount Mansfield High School in 1974 where he had a wonderful soccer career. He married Laurie Brunelle on September 15, 1990 in the Old Round Church in Richmond. Kim was an Army Veteran serving in Germany as a helicopter mechanic. After his military service he began his career at IBM. He had held various positions retiring as a Process Technician in 2015. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Milton. He was also a member of the bowling league for IBM and even bowled the coveted Perfect Game. Not to be outdone, he also shot a hole in one at Owls Nest Golf Course in New Hampshire. Mr. Boomhower was a brilliant mechanic and had a great passion to work on cars and build specialized parts for Rolls Royces with his stepfather and friend Rick. He enjoyed local craft breweries. He loved America, making it to every state except for Alaska, Mississippi and Louisiana. His granddaughter called him Papa and he loved making her laugh. He was a proud role model, teacher and superhero to his grandson and enjoyed taking him on long car rides - " there is no such thing as getting lost", a passion he shared with his father Jack. His mother Dawn will remember him as "the most loving son a mom could have although he was sure I still needed cooking instructions from him". He is survived by: his father Jack Boomhower and his wife Shelley and his mother Dawn Boomhower and her husband Rick Brown, his wife Laurie of 31 years; his 3 children, Tara Boomhower, Amber Boomhower and her partner Ian Barton, and Kyle Boomhower and his partner Elise Wieczerzak; his 2 grandchildren, Jacob and Lanasia; his siblings, Kathy Irish and her partner Mike Forrest, Debbie Latham and her husband Rick Latham, Cindy Prescott, Carrie Boyer, Debbie Boomhower-Conger, Jackson Boomhower and his wife Emily, and Andrew Boomhower and his wife Robyn. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, close friends and beloved pets including his buddy, Bear. He is predeceased by his brother in law Dennis Precscott and his cousin/friend, Jeff Boomhower. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, between the hours of 2pm and 4pm, with a service beginning at 4pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to an organization in support of our veterans. "Life is good - take the long way home"