James David Shelley

James (Jim) David Shelley, Ph.D. of Tequesta, FL, passed away on June 2, 2024 at the age of 77. Jim was born on October 5th, 1946 in Cumberland, MD to Harold and Grace Shelley. He moved with his parents to North Palm Beach, FL in 1957 and remained a proud Florida resident for the rest of his life. Jim was blessed with a very powerful intellect and earned several undergraduate and post graduate degrees in physics, math and computer science. He worked at the University of Miami for 34 years, retiring in 2009 as Vice President for Academic and Research Computing Information Technology. Jim was fluent in several foreign languages, particularly Spanish and German, and he often traveled internationally for both work and personal interests. He was also a talented and accomplished trumpet player in his younger years, and had a great appreciation and love for music throughout his lifetime. Jim moved to Tequesta after retiring from the University of Miami, where he enjoyed an active lifestyle and the peaceful tranquility of his home on the Loxahatchee River next to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. He loved animals of all kinds and delighted in viewing the wildlife and natural scenery behind his house. Jim also had a number of beloved pet cats over the years and one Chihuahua named Chloe and regularly provided financial support to Furry Friends, the Humane Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta. Jim is survived by his brothers Jack Shelley (Heidi) and Keith Shelley (Helen), his nephews Greg Shelley (Kelly) and Richard Shelley, and his nieces Pamela Shelley (Neil), Peggy Sue Eckert (Rob), Brenda DeJersey (Ken), Valerie Shelley, Cathy Shelley and sister-in-law Jo Shelley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Ted Shelley. A Visitation will be held on June 15th at 11 AM with a Memorial Service beginning at 12 PM. For those unable to attend you may watch the service by Livestream using the link below: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxODIxNTAxNzMxMzU4MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Jim’s memory to Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch: https://furryfriendsadoption.org/

James David Shelley

October 5, 1946 - June 2, 2024