Obituary
Jima Lee Borja, 67 of Lee’s Summit, MO died on January 29, 2025 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center with her son and daughter in-law by her side. Jima was born on July 10, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to James Coons and Gloria Coons. Jima went to Raytown High School in Raytown, MO and graduated in 1975. After high school, Jima attended Longview Community College in Lee’s Summit, MO earning an Associate’s degree. On June 19, 1982, Jima got married to Alfonso G. Borja in Kansas City, MO. Jima took pride in raising her only son, Ben Borja. Jima was an avid lover of animals, especially Boxers. Jima was also an avid reader who was proud of her library she had created at home. Jima was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Borja, her mother, Gloria Coons, her father, James Coons, her step-father, Carl Pletcher, and her mother in-law, Adela Cantos. Jima is survived by her son and his wife, Ben Borja and Charla Borja, her two grandchildren, Olivia and Ethan Borja, her step-daughter and her husband, Shelley and Joe Hoffman, and three step-granddaughters, Alyssa, Emma, and Taylor Hoffman and several nieces and nephews.
Jima was a kind, sweet lady, a wonderful advocate for animals & a great friend, I personally will never forget her, my deepest condolences to her family
Fly high Jima , we became friends through our mutual love of wonderful boxers , we had many chats , laughs and tears , you are now reunited with all you loved and have left. May you now now in peace
Jima was an amazing, wonderful lady. We spoke often about her family. She loved Ben with all her heart and her Boxers. You will be greatly missed.
You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your sweet mother. I am really going to miss her. Rest in peace with your loved ones Jima💙
Jima you will be greatly missed. I’m glad I have my memories growing up with you as my cousin and our shared love of boxers. Love you.
I’m so sorry. I hope she is in heaven now
Jima,you will be,so missed,thank you for your friendship.
Ben, I am so sorry. Your mom was a beautiful person. I loved her very much. We talked during storms sometimes until the storm got better.
Jim’s was a sweetheart, we both bonded over the Boxer breed . She never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She was a dear friend , I will miss her presence on FB dearly God speed my friend
Sending our condolences for the loss of Jim’s. She was such a lovely person. Never met face to face but became good friends thru the love of Boxers. She was a big part of the Boxer family. We will miss you Jim’s. May you RIP and you will always be in our hearts
I met Jima when my family moved down the street from her. We were both five years old and born exactly one week apart. I have many wonderful memories of playing in the neighborhood, riding our bikes up to the record store, sleepovers, hunting for crawdads in the creek…kid stuff. We grew up and came of age together, and our lives took us in different directions, but Jima always, faithfully would keep in touch with me. She kept track of most everyone we went to school with over the last fifty years. Yes, it has been that long! I’m certain many of us will miss her calls with the latest news she had heard about someone we know.
You will be missed, Sweetie. Fly free….and help your Chiefs win that threepeat! I know you’ll be watching and cheering from above.
Jima was a super fun lady to work with at Borders. Loved seeing her in her little red car and following along with her boxers online. Condolences to her family.
Jima lived down the street from my sister, Pam,and me in Raytown , Mi. Her grandpa built her he coolest doll/play house. She had a big cat named Tomasina who terrorized the neighborhood dogs We reconnected a few years ago. Last we talked in the Fall, she was thinking of visiting and may moving to Texas. She will be missed by all. Godspeed. 🙏
You were a wonderful Lady, and a great friend. You will be missed and I will always remember you. I feel so privileged, having had you in my life.
Dear Jima and I made friends many years ago over our love of boxers. I still can’t believe that you’ve gone. You are terribly missed. Love from your Aussie mate Karen .