E. James “Jim” Maxey
MAXEY, ERDMAN, SHINALL, TRIMBLE, HAMBRIGHT, SCHULZ, SHINALL
Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 6/9/2016 at 13:36:11
E. James “Jim” Maxey passed away on May 26, 2016 in his home under the loving care of his family.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City.
Jim was born on January 21, 1935 in Bloomington, Illinois to Earl and Helen Erdman Maxey. He was a graduate of Normal Community High School and received his B.S.degree from Illinois State University.
In November of 1956 he married Shirley Shinall and they moved to Iowa City which became their life long home. He then earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Iowa. He is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Joel and David, daughter Jill Trimble, grandson Nathan Trimble (Molly), granddaughter Molly Hambright (CJ), great grandsons Coby Hambright and Hunter Trimble and great granddaughter Myla Hambright, all of Iowa City. Also surviving are sisters Linda Maxey and Virginia Schulz, brother in-law Stanley Shinall (Anne), several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends who loved him like a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and a beloved brother in-law Herman L. Schulz.
Jim was a dedicated and respected educator. Early in his teaching career he taught at Iowa City High School. For many years he was a part of the staff at American College Testing working as a Senior Research Scientist. In addition to his work at ACT, he was privileged to serve on the faculty of the University of Iowa as an Adjunct Professor in the area of Educational Statistics. Most recently, he worked in the Division of Continuing Education. In all of his life, he sincerely cared for and was interested in supporting his colleagues and students.
Jim was an active member and supporter of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the Prison Fellowship ministry, the Gideons, the Kiwanis and the Normal Community High School Class of 1953. He had a keen interest in history and was a loyal Hawkeye fan. He cherished family gatherings and was an enthusiastic traveler.
His love for his family was great, his family motto was “Don’t look back, always look forward, and never give up.” He loved his family more than anything and we will never give up and we will never stop missing him.
Jim’s family cannot find words to express our thanks for the medical expertise and care which he received from Dr. Luke Brunkhorst, Dr. James McCoy, Dr. Scott Miller, and Dr. John Kelley. We are grateful to the entire Mercy Hospital Medical staff and Iowa City Hospice. Special thanks to Dr. Ty Garrett, a family friend, who gave Jim much encouragement and support. We also appreciate the kindness of the staff at Lensing Funeral Home where online messages can be expressed (www.lensingfuneral.com).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church or Iowa City Hospice.
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