Esther Scovill

Obituary of Esther L. Scovill

Esther L. Scovill of Blythewood, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020 at the age of 83. 

 

Born on October 5, 1936 in Alberta, Canada, she was the third child of George and May McKerihan.  Esther was married to Dave Scovill, her husband of almost 61 years. Most of those years were spent serving together among the Dani tribal people of Papua, Indonesia under the mission umbrella of UFM (now Crossworld).  They served as linguists, Bible translators, literacy teachers, and medical care providers as they shared the Gospel message. As the church grew, they completed the translation of the Bible into the Dani language and assisted in the training of hundreds who are today responsibly pastoring their churches.  She is loved by the Dani as well as other Indonesian people whom she served with Dave... a true helpmeet! 

 

Following their years in Indonesia, they retired to Blythewood, South Carolina. Esther was known to be a gentle woman with a quick smile, a tenacious faith and committed to prayer. She was an encouragement and blessing to all who had the opportunity to know and be loved by her!

 

She is survived by her husband, her daughter, Dawn Fain (John) of Blythewood; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren with two on the way; and four siblings, Pat, James, Linda, and Marilyn.  She was predeceased by a son, David Brian Scovill. 

 

A celebration of life service will be conducted with their church community at a later date.

 

Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, SC is assisting the Scovill family.