James “Jim” Edward Dye, 74, of Wooster died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Arden Courts of Bath after a challenging battle with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. His family was by his side.
He was born March 22, 1949 in Greenfield, MA to Edward F. and June Loveland Dye, who then raised him in Orrville, OH. On October 23, 1982, he married Cheryl Anne Clarke. Jim made sure they were able to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary together.
Jim graduated from Kent State University, where he played baseball and basketball, with a B.S. in Accounting. He was rightfully proud of his successful business career which started at Bell + Howell, where he met his beautiful wife. He moved on to N.C.R. out of Dayton then to News Bank in New Caanan, CT. After becoming a family of six, Jim decided to return “home” to Wooster to work for Seaman Corp where he started as the C.F.O. and eventually became the C.O.O. for many years. He then moved on to Aspen Growth Strategies as their C.O.O/C.F.O. until his retirement. Once retired, he started his own consulting company, SMF Consulting, helping many small businesses. Jim and Cheryl, with the help of their family, proudly built a 22 stall horse boarding facility, Stoney Meadow Farm, where they made wonderful memories.
Jim was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was on the board of both Laszeray Technology and Zook. He was a former member of the Wooster Country Club. Never one to not be busy, Jim enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, water skiing, speedboating, tennis, golf and mowing his grass. One of his greatest hobbies was his love of Corvettes, from working on them to driving them. He was a big Cleveland sports fan. His love of animals was so strong he passed that on to all four of his children.
Along with his wife, Cheryl, Jim is survived by (and was the best dad to) Michael Dye of Hastings, MN, Amanda (Travis) Pope of Wooster, Katherine (Brian) Webster of Arab, AL and Karin (Zach) Taylor of N. Lewisburg; loved being “Pa” to Elizabeth, Clara and Magdalyn Pope, Emerson, Bennett and Rowan Webster, Grayden and Reese Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sharon L. Clark.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Father Stephen Moran as celebrant. Burial will follow in Wooster Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, OH and 1 hour prior at the church.
Words cannot express the family’s gratitude to the entire staff at Arden Courts, who treated Jim with the utmost care and respect. For those who wish, contributions may be directed to ProMedica Senior Care at www.promedicaseniorcare.org/giving. Please click on the ProMedica Memory Care Fund.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
So sorry Cheryl and family Jim was a great brother in law he will be missed.
Hugs to you and your family Cheryl. You were so supportive of your husband.
From everyone at the Wooster caregiver support group, please accept our condolences for your loss. The wonderful stories you told about Jim made us all feel close to him. We are so very sorry.
Cheryl my sincere condolences for you and your family’s loss of Jim. Working at Seaman Corp. I enjoyed our talks on horses and OSU vet school since both our daughters were there. He will be missed by so many.
Deepest sympathies.
My sincere condolences 🙏 to the family. Grace and peace be yours.
Cheryl, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Cheryl, with sadness in my heart, I will always have great memories of Jim for his leadership and his friendship during the years we worked together. He always had great pride in your children and smiles as he shared their successes in their educational accomplishments as well as each new grand child. I remember, naturally, his joy in driving his Vette. My condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers and send healing hugs. Always, Betts
Cheryl,I so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing .I really enjoyed our talks about horses .And enjoyed working with him over the years booking his travel.My prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Very sorry to hear Cheryl, God Bless Jim and all of your family!!!
Prayers for all.
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family to experience God’s peace and comfort.
Cheryl, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Cheryl, I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I appreciated his kindness to me while working at Seaman Corp. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sending my deepest sympathy.
Cheryl,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
Enjoyed many years working with both of you.God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Cheryl, while you may not remember me, I remember Jim well from over 20 years ago. I was with DuPont and worked supporting some of our products with Seaman Corp. and Jim. I very much enjoyed working with him and had a great deal of respect for him. He was a good friend along with being a great business contact. He spoke of you frequently. I’ve not kept up with him since then, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss of a friend and loving husband.
Cheryl,
I am saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. I enjoyed working with Jim throughout his time at Seaman Corporation and had a great deal of respect for him. He had great pride for his family and always had something to share about the kids. Bev and I offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss Cheryl. My thoughts and prayers to all.
Cheryl and Family, my most sincere sympathy to all of you. My family have enjoyed some very special events with you and Jim. He was a very proud husband, father and grandfather. Bev Wilson and family
Cheryl and girls, Saddened for your loss.
Cheryl and all the family, I was so sorry to read of Jim’s death. What a beautiful tribute to him in the paper. I enjoyed talking with you both when I taught your children- a very special family. You are all in my prayers.
Elsa Boen
Cheryl and family…My condolences sent to you all. Jim had such a wealth of knowledge!! There were many times over my years at Seaman Corp where I would ask his opinion on things because I valued his insight. He was a remarkable man and will definitely be missed.