December 17, 2014
Memorial planned for longtime editor of UW Press
A celebration of life for Naomi Brenner Pascal, the longtime editor-in-chief of the University of Washington Press, is being planned for February. She died Dec. 5 at the age of 88.
Colleagues at UW Press remember Pascal as a model of grace, good humor and high standards. Her wide-ranging knowledge, integrity and commitment to diplomacy were critical to the success of the press, and many recall her generosity of spirit and promotion of collegiality locally and in the publishing community.
She mentored by example, cared deeply about her work and colleagues, and was beloved by authors. She motivated and supported those with whom she worked, and she treated all with patience and dignity. She may be best remembered for her ability to discover and nurture talent. At her retirement party, Pat Soden, UW Press director emeritus, called her “the finest editor in the history of American scholarly publishing.”
Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Washington Press Naomi B. Pascal Editor’s Endowment.
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