Dr. Waverley Berkley Dashiell

Dr. Waverley Berkley Dashiell of Columbus, GA, died peacefully at his home on March 21, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 25, 2016 at Parkhill Cemetery with the Reverend Nicholas Hull officiating. Waverley Dashiell was born November 18, 1923 in Norfolk, VA to David Armistead Dashiell and Helen Berkley Dashiell. He attended college and medical school at the University of Virginia, remaining a proud alumnus all his life. After serving his internship and assistant residency in surgery at Emory University Hospital, he returned to Charlottesville to complete his OB-GYN residency at the University of Virginia Hospital. At the completion of his medical training, he served as a Captain in the Medical Corps of the US Air Force. Dr. Dashiell moved to Columbus in 1954 where he practiced OB-GYN until his retirement in 1993. He was a former Diplomate of the American Board of OB-GYN, past Chief of Staff of the Medical Center, as well as a member and past president of the Muscogee County Medical Society. His other affiliations include the Medical Association of Georgia; American Medical Association; South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Southeastern Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; and the Georgia State OB-GYN Society.

Wave has been an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church since 1954, serving as a Lay Reader as well as a former member of the Vestry. A well-respected physician, he was a man of integrity, intelligence, and compassion. He was the epitome of a true ‘Virginia Gentleman’. Wave was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, David Armistead Dashiell, Jr., and his first wife, Martha Kenyon Dashiell. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Dashiell Beaman of Norfolk, VA, his wife, Mary Frances Dashiell, his son, Stephen A. Dashiell, his daughter, Berkley D. Tante (Ed), his stepson, R.Hull Dickenson of St. George Island, FL, his granddaughter, Garrett T. Burns (Shaun), two grandsons, Justin L. Pierson (Rudi) and David W. Dashiell, two step-grandsons, Tommy Tante (Turena) and Michael Tante, nine great- grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to his devoted caregiver, Darcy C. Garrett with whom he had a very special bond. The family would also like to thank Columbus Hospice for all its help in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus Hospice, or the charity of your choice.