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One of his church leaders, Gary Cook, who lives in Surrey Ridge, was instrumental
in helping Tyson complete his Eagle
Scout requirements in the hours before his 18th birthday. “He really pushed me and encouraged me to do good things, be a good citizen and get involved in the community,” said Tyson, adding that Gary’s wife, Ellen, was like a second mom to him.
At Douglas County High School, Tyson soared in Spanish thanks to teacher Maria Sorensen, who instilled enthusiasm for
the language. After graduation in 2000,
he attended summer term at Brigham
Young University (BYU) in Idaho and then completed a two-year mission trip in Lima, Peru. “I can’t downplay that experience. It was hugely formative in my life,” said Tyson.
He went on to complete his undergraduate degree in Spanish education at BYU Idaho (where he met his wife, Brett) and also
his master’s in translation and localization management at Monterey Institute of International Studies in California.
Tyson is happy to have landed back in Castle Pines in The Retreat neighborhood, just a few short blocks from his childhood home. “When we moved back in 2020, it was very surreal,” smiled Tyson. “I had daily déjà vu for like three months.”
Looking through the lens of a father, Tyson sees how lucky he was to grow up in this hidden gem of a community and is grateful
to see his young girls walking the same trails, exploring the same parks, and making friends in the same community that was so impactful to his life. “It’s so awesome to see my kids getting to know this area. It’s a great place for families – and for my family now,” he said.
Tyson Shelley and his family moved to Castle Pines in 1992. Pictured left to right (front row) – youngest sister McKenzie, Tyson, mom Jessie, and middle sister Stacey. Pictured left to right (back row) – oldest sister Cristi, dad Craig, and older brother Maury.
Wide-open views in Castle Pines made for fun times and playtime for Tyson Shelley and his dog, Patch.
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