Jim M. Dasho, 82, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born June 28, 1939, in Wyandotte, Michigan, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Maxine McCallum Dasho. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Holmes.

Jim graduated Michigan State University, where he was a competitive diver and then entered the Navy. During his Naval career he met the love of his life, Rita and a whirlwind romance led to 57 years of wedded bliss. This union blessed them with years of love, fun, romance and companionship that inspires others to love fully.

Always putting his family first, Jim never missed a tennis match, a baseball game or a Tak Won Do tournament, and he was a great sideline coach. If he wasn't working, he was watching Michigan State Spartans. He always had a kind word, lifting us up with his caring and compassionate way. Jim never met a stranger and was always there for anyone who needed him. He was a gift from above and we are all enriched from knowing him. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Pabirzis Dasho; children, James Allan Dasho (Vicki) of Lake Wateree, SC and Nicole Marie Adkins (Anthony) of Columbia. Jim is also survived by his grandchildren, Preston Adkins (Myranda), Hailey Hamilton (Hunter), and Ashlyn Dasho, as well as his great grandchildren, Payton Adkins, and New Arrival 2/2023. Nephew Bobby Holmes (Kim) and Niece Shelly Peters (David)

Jim's family will welcome friends and loved ones for a celebration of his life on Saturday, July 2nd from 3 until 5 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC.