Julia Schechtman Pabst ’77

Julia died unexpectedly in her sleep Oct. 24, 2019, while visiting friends in New York City.

At Princeton she sang soprano and was a member of Stevenson. She studied opera at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She was also a cat lover with a clear view of cats’ true nature.

After graduation she sang professionally in various roles at opera houses in Germany, Switzerland, and Holland for six years. After returning to the United States, she had various positions, working for the Mary Baker Eddy Library and Christian Science Publishing, among others. As a singer she was involved with CD Baby (CDBaby.com). She also remained involved with Princeton, serving as a Career Services volunteer in 1990.

After her singing career she devoted her time to the public practice of Christian Science from 2011 to her passing.

Her husband, Michael, sent this message on her death: “We were married for 34 years. She was my best friend, constant support, a compassionate loving Christian, a clear thinker, intelligent, patient, and caring. I miss her.”

Julia is survived by her husband. She was predeceased by her mother, Carolyn Raney, in 2006, and her father, Saul Schechtman, in 2013.