Esther Pecota Passes AwayOctober 19, 2004
Esther Pecota, a vital member of the Northwest University family for many years, passed away around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18. Her husband, Dan, who taught at Northwest for 37 years, died in 1997. Esther ran the University bookstore for 25 years, but filled an even larger role on campus. According to a dedication in the 1995 yearbook, “she also served as an unofficial counselor, Mom-away-from-home, supporter, encourager, and sounding board for hundreds of students.” Esther and Dan had a profound impact on the lives of both students and colleagues at Northwest University. They are survived by two sons, Steve and James. Steve is married to Karen, and they have two children, Kathryn and Kevin. Steve and Karen are long-time missionaries to Germany. Last year Steve served Northwest as Missionary in Residence. James is married to Renee, and they have one son, Nathaniel. James is on staff at Brooklake Community Church in Federal Way, Wash. Both of Esther and Dan’s sons attended Northwest, as did all of their grandchildren. Nathanial and Kathryn are current students. In recent years, Esther was an encouraging presence on campus and often attended chapel. She also attended faculty prayer meetings on Tuesday mornings. “Esther was a great lady who prayed for all of us on a regular basis,” said Dr. LeRoy Johnson, Northwest University professor and longtime colleague. “She will be remembered fondly by many. Please pray for the family in this difficult time.” The Pecota family has requested that memorial gifts be contributed to the Tyler James Pecota Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship established in memory of Dan and Esther Pecota’s grandson, Tyler James Pecota, who died as the result of a brain tumor at age 10 in 1992. Gifts can be sent to Northwest University, P.O. Box 579, Kirkland, WA 98083-0579 marked “Pecota Memorial.” |
