James "Jim" Allan Box

James Allan Box, age 83, of Longmont, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Jim was born in Aguilar, Colorado, which is in the southern part of the state, to Allan Box and Edna (Harmon) Box on July 13, 1940.

He moved to Longmont, Colorado as a child and moved to Frederick, Colorado when he was in the 5th grade. Returning to Longmont in 1982.

Jim was a proud graduate of Frederick High School in 1960. Following graduation he worked for Deluxe Plumbing and St. Vrain Plumbing.

He found great joy in spending time with his family, hunting in the Colorado Mountains, fishing in the North Park area, and spending time at his cabin near Allenspark, Colorado. He was a member of the Longmont Rod and Gun Club since 1977. Jim took up gardening the last few years of his life and enjoyed growing giant pumpkins and tomatoes.

Jim is predeceased by his parents and infant son Jimmie.

He is survived by his wife Claudia Jo (Ciocchetti) Box of 63 years, his two sons and best friends Jess Box and Jeffrey Box. Four grandchildren Cody Box and his wife Sarah Mars, Jamie Box, Ashleigh Stires and her husband Christopher and Hunter Box. His cousins, Karleen Boggio Montgomery, Lana Birkey, and Sheri Fortin.

A celebration of life for Jim will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Howe Mortuary Chapel, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501. A reception will follow at 12:00 PM at the Howe Mortuary Reception Room.

Family requests attendees to dress casual, Jim hated suits and especially ties.

In lieu of flowers, family asks that you spend time with those you love the most, enjoy lunch or other activities together as a way to remember Jim.

Services are entrusted to Howe Mortuary & Crematory of Longmont, Colorado.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Box family.