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Elizabeth Pastor

January 29, 1926 – November 3, 2018

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Condolence From: Richard Ellers
Condolence: I had the good fortune to meet Ms Pastor in my work as a reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The story was about her leadership in the SAP(Save Ashland Pride)campaign, protesting the removal of trees.
We became friends, and I remember my wife and I attending her Piano Recital at Ashland College
Saturday September 07, 2019
Condolence From: Keri Kurlinski-Walters
Condolence: I was so fortunate to study piano with Liz at Ashland University. She not only made me a better pianist, but she was also such a strong role model for me. She gave me a voice as a young woman that I didn’t know was there before I met her. I’m so saddened to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to her family.
Monday December 03, 2018
Condolence From: Lorlyn Senz
Condolence: Liz, (who was always 'LIZZY" to me) was one special lady. We met shortly after I started working for Ashland University back in 1986. Through the years rather than using her phone book Liz would always call me instead on the switchboard, then bring me a basket full of 'goodies' for Secretaries Day. Once she retired we had dinner regularly at Jake's Steakhouse. I visited her 'showcase home' on several occasions, and she never cooked but she'd always had something bought from the deli, and we'd sit for hours just visiting either in her kitchen or down in her 'Christmas Room'. Oh how I will miss those special 'chats/dinners'.
Friday November 16, 2018
Condolence From: Jon Nicodemus
Condolence: I was 7 or 8 when I first heard Elizabeth perform with Louis Pete and the Ashland Symphony. She was beautiful. It was my first experience hearing a concerto live. Much later 1960-61 I took piano lessons from Liz in that great Castle on Center street. These two years were very memorable with music, chess with her father, and great laughs during a faculty-student skit! For many years we kept in touch and remained friends. She was the leader in our visits to Severance Hall where we heard Gould, Serkin, Rubinstein, Gilels, Fleisher, and many others. That was a period of time when a few teachers and a small number of students were close friends. We were at Oberlin and Wooster and Kenyon and wherever the good arts and lectures were given. I am happy Elizabeth had a full, rich life of music and enjoyment and I am very happy that I was a small part of that period in the late 50s and early 60s. What wonderful memories! What good times! What freedom to be and to feel. It seems strange to write of her departure from the stage, a stage on which she realized herself completely and wonderfully.
Friday November 09, 2018
Condolence From: Beth ann Milstein
Condolence: Miss Pastor ( as she was always to me ) was my piano teacher at CIM in my early-late teens. I was frankly more interested in clothes, shoes and boys than practicing the piano. Instead of chastising me and demanding more, Miss Pastor talked and laughed with me, encouraged good choices, and laughed out loud at my funky 70’s platform shoes. Our lesson usually ran over by about an hour because we talked more than we played. She was an enormous influence on me and I will never forget her. Although I could never call her “Liz”, that is my only daughter’s name.... never really put it together until now!
Thursday November 08, 2018
Condolence From: Jeanette Kohler
Condolence: I was fortunate to study piano with her my sophomore year in college. In that one short semester she shaped my love for the piano and transformed my playing. I couldn't wait for my lessons each week. At that time she drove a yellow convertible with a black top. I remember she picked me up in that
snazzy car and we went flying off to Oberlin College to hear Marilyn Horne. What a great gal! She was bigger than life!
Wednesday November 07, 2018
Condolence From: Kathy Kruty
Condolence: I was so fortunate of having the opportunity of meeting Elizabeth many years ago. Such an amazing women. Her appreciation and love for fine arts displayed at her home was like walking into a museum. I loved hearing her stories behind every piece, every detail, every artist. She was such a joy to be with. So much fun. She enjoyed life to the fullest and all those in her life. The tremendous impact she had on our community, Ashland University, her students, and all who knew and loved her will never be forgotten. Her beautiful smile will shine forever.
Wednesday November 07, 2018
Condolence From: Susan Shie and Jimmy Acord
Condolence: I read Liz's obituary on the Midterm Elections Day. So I took Liz to the polls with me, so I'd have this wonderful and feisty woman with me, as I voted straight down the line in blue. I gave 'em What For, Liz, said I inside my head, in case anyone around me would think I'm crazy.

Liz applauded.

What an astounding person you were, Liz Pastor. Jimmy and I haven't seen you in too many years now, but whenever we were together, we had a big time. You played a song for us once at your home full of art, but mainly we knew you as a really strong supporter of the visual arts. When you played for us, I knew what a huge talent you have. My father used to play ragtime piano by ear, but you are something else, shall I say glorious. Yes.

Rest in peace, after all your years of being that great proponent for the arts, audible and visual! You and your cats! The world is less feisty on the surface now, but now you can be anywhere you like, so I'd say the world is more feisty, beyond the surface.

Thank you for being our friend, Liz! Much love, Susi and Jimmy in Scenic Wooster.
Tuesday November 06, 2018
Condolence From: Drew Pastor
Condolence: Liz, or Aunt Liz to all of her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, lived her life full of love, compassion, and conviction. Our memories of her are full of fun and sharing; from our times riding in her big Chevy convertible to Mifflin Lake in search of driftwood for an artistic display, to playing a huge croquet game circling her house, to celebrating many Christmases around her fireplace, surrounded by family, art, and animals. She touched countless people and affected everyone’s life so much that she lives on in all of us. Our actions in life have been and continue to be influenced by her life that she shared with us. May her memory be eternal. … her nephew Drew
Tuesday November 06, 2018
Condolence From: Laureen Moore Bettac
Condolence: Liz was a truly amazing piano teacher, outstanding concert pianist, and special mentor/friend. She would be in the next room and identify the name of the note I missed! What she taught me, I passed on to many piano students and use during church worship services. Many hugs, prayers, and condolences to her family and many friends. Laureen Moore Bettac
Monday November 05, 2018

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