Miami, Florida
1931 - 2016
LANCE, JAMES (Jim) E. Ph. D., passed away on February 25, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease at home surrounded by his loving family. Born to Albert and Marie Lance in Evansville, Indiana on April 21, 1931. He served in the U.S. Navy in Korea from 1951 to 1955. He...
Read MoreJim Lance was a wonderful teacher and as a former Navy SEAL transferred his respect for the power of the ocean as a demanding yet kind SCUBA and sailing instructor. I am so grateful for his opening the underwater world to me so many years ago.
Ann Shea
September 11, 2024 | School
During your lifetime, there may be a few select individuals that have an indelible impact on your life. Dr. Lance was one of them. I completed the Scuba certification course with Dr. Lance at the University of Miami in May of 1984. He was a passionate teacher and an effective communicator of knowledge. He left me with a rock solid foundation in understanding the principles of scuba diving and its impacts on human physiology. His teaching passion inspired me to learn with great enthusiasm and...
Alex J. Marban, M.D.
March 15, 2022 | School
So sorry for your loss. Dr Lance was my dive instructor at UM in early 90's. Awesome teacher, awesome guy, Very Tough but fair. Funny (Sense of humor) as anyone I have ever met. He will be remembered.
Mark
May 16, 2016 | NY, NY
My treasures are the fond memories I have of you.
You will always be missed.
Marilyn deNarvaez
April 08, 2016
