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James Scott Dietz

Lakewood, CO

August 23, 1966 - August 15, 2023

Aug 23, 1966 - Aug 15, 2023

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A Celebration of Life is planned for James on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST in Littleton, CO. Please feel free to join the family in person or virtually. The stream link will be posted in the Events tab/heading prior to the celebration.

THREE TREES CHAPEL

13416 W. ARBOR PLACE

LITTLETON, CO 80127

The family suggests donations to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/our…

Flowers can be sent to the chapel the morning of the service.

James's Obituary

James Dietz, a well-respected social scientist who worked for the National Science Foundation, died of a heart attack, while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, on August 15, 2023, at the age of 56. He was an avid traveler and a trusted mentor to many members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

James (known as “Jim” by his family) was born in Smithtown, NY, on August 23, 1966. He graduated from SUNY Albany University with a degree in political science in 1988. He then went on to earn a Master's degree from Syracuse University and a Ph.D. in public policy from Georgia Tech University in 2004.

In his career at NSF, James worked to enhance policy to bolster Science/STEM education for girls and minority groups. James published numerous articles and papers on U.S. science education policy.

James was also a passionate advocate for people in recovery. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 20 years, and he served as a mentor to many other recovering alcoholics. He was known for his compassion, his wisdom, and his sense of humor.

In addition to his work, James was also an avid traveler. He had visited over 50 countries, and he loved to share his experiences with others. He had a special affinity for Central America, was fluent in Spanish and delved into its history.

James is survived by his mother, his two brothers, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and his many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Please share your memories and photos of James on this post. Please click on the Events tab to view details on James's Celebration of Life, September 9th at 11 am.