passed away on November 13, 2019.
Jim was born in Mojave, CA and raised in Sacramento, CA. He was
preceded in death by his mother Josie Annette Williams Dollahite,
father Clyde Edgar Dollahite and five siblings.
He enlisted in the Navy in February 1961 and retired after serving thirty
years of honorable and dedicated service aboard several naval vessels
and installations. He attained the highest enlisted rank of Master Chief
Petty Officer and subsequently became a Warrant Officer. He earned
many personal awards and unit commendations throughout his career
and he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in June 1990.
Jim was active in the local community and joined VFW O.K. Ingraham
Ship 1774 in La Mesa, where he served as Ship’s Captain from July 2007
to June 2009. Jim developed a passion for cooking and was well-known
for volunteering to prepare meals at the American Legion Post 282
facility in La Mesa. He was also considered an expert in solving Sudoku
and other crossword puzzles.
Jim will be greatly missed by his other five siblings and his loving fiancé,
Ms. Linda Brennstuhl.
A graveside service will be held at the Miramar National Cemetery,
from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm on Wednesday December 4, 2019.
Condolences, flowers, and memories may be offered at
www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/la-mesa-ca/claude-dollahite-
8927769