James (Jim) Leslie Elliott passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Rosary and Mass will be held Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:30 and 11:00 am, respectively, at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 102 Lorenz Road, San Antonio.

Burial will be at a later date at Woodbine Cemetery, Valley City, North Dakota.

Jim was born January 26, 1945 to Leslie and Bernice (Bjerke) Elliott in Valley City, ND. He graduated from Valley City High School, then attended the University of North Dakota where he received a Masters Degree in Mathematics.

While at UND, Jim performed with the music program as an oboist. He was a fraternity member including Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Beta Kappa.

Upon graduation, Jim taught mathematics at UND before becoming a civilian computer programmer specialist for the Air Force. That position brought him to Louisiana, and finally to San Antonio.

After retirement, Jim was a tax preparer, church organist, and volunteer.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Joan.

He is survived by his nephew Todd Williams, California; cousins Debrah (Larry) Wonder, Georgetown, TX, and Dennis (Debra) Erickson, Underwood, MN.

Jim will be remembered for his quiet demeanor, love of history and travel - domestic and international, and pride in his North Dakota roots.