Paula Page |
| Posted 2009-08-18 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ September 5, 2007, p. A8 Paula Page Memorial The children of Paula Page invite you to a memorial gathering to honor Paula and celebrate the life she shared with all of us on Saturday, Sept. 22. We will gather from 2 to 6 p.m. and the memorial will be fro 3 to 4 p.m. at Paula’s garden, 590 S. Yaqui Street in Wickenburg. Rev. Sandy Kale of Sun City Unity Church will officiate. For more information, call Wendy Page at 623-465-8659 or email pomegranatefan2@netscape.net The family is collecting written memories of Paula from the people who touched her life to consolidate into a portfolio for posterity. If you choose to participate, the family would be grateful. Please bring these written memories to the memorial service, or mail them to Wendy Page, 515 E. Carefree Hwy #984, Phoenix AZ 85085, or email them to pomegranatefan2@netscape.net. Thank you in advance. ------------------------------------- The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ August 8, 2007, p. A11 Paula Page’s courageous battle with cancer ended on Sunday, July 29 in the Ann Arbor, Mich., home of her daughter. In every sense of the word, Paula truly lived life to its fullest in her last five years with cancer, and continued to be adventurous and courageous through it all. In Paula’s last week, she was surrounded by her five children who all gathered to wish their mother much love and peace as she exited this life. Paula grew up in Placerville, Calif. She was the valedictorian of her high school graduating class, and was chosen to give the graduating class commencement speech. After high school, Paula chose the University of California at Berkeley to receive her undergraduate degree in social work. After graduating from Berkeley, Paula starting working for the Social Security Administration. In time, Paula decided to continue her education and pursue her love of art. She moved to New York and enrolled in The Arts Student League of New York in Manhattan. While in New York, she married, lived in Whitestone, N.Y., and had five children: Warren, Debra, Cynthia, Wendy, and Pamela. The family moved to Morristown, N.J., in 1965, and Paula chose a beautiful home for the family to grow up in on Altamont Court. This will always be considered the family home by the children, and there are many happy memories in the walls of that home. The house was the neighbor retreat for all the “kids on the block,” and it was joked that Paula had a hand in raising all the kids on Altamont Court. In mid-life, Paula continued her education and received her master’s degree from Columbia University in special education. After graduating, Paula worked as a learning consultant in the Ewing Township school district. Paula’s desire to advocate for children was made very apparent in this position; she fought for children’s rights, and their right for the best possible education they could get. Paula was a crusader and an advocate for those who were less advantaged or abused in life. In her search to heal some of her own wounds, she was a tremendous healer and companion for those who were in desperate need of being healed, especially those who suffered any type of abuse. This is the most noble and honorable legacy she left in life. After retirement, Paula retired to Wickenburg, Ariz., in 1993. She painted some of the most beautiful paintings during retirement, and her art was frequently displayed in local venues, including the hospital, library, retirement homes and banks. She was an active member in the Wickenburg Art Club. She was also very active in the Wickenburg Gem and Mineral society, as she never lost her love of the beauty in rocks. Paula was also an avid gardener all her life, and could always be found digging or planting in her garden. Throughout life, Paula was courageous, curious, and adventuresome. She was also interested in a wide variety of people, and was very accepting of all cultures and beliefs. She lived out her love of adventure through her world travels, which included trips to India, China, Italy, Mexico, Greece, Turkey, Switzerland, Holland, France, Spain, Romania, and Ecuador. She also traveled domestically to visit frequently with friends and family. One of Paula’s greatest treasures was all the sincere friends and heartfelt relationships she had. We know mom would have wanted you to know she treasured her friends, and from the family, we thank you all who loved our mom so deeply. Paula was planning a “farewell to Wickenburg” in the fall, and based on that, Paula’s four daughters will be celebrating her life on late Sept. 22 in her favorite place: her garden. Invitations with the details will be sent at a later date. In lieu of flowers, and based on Paula’s request, donations can be made to one of the following causes: Parents Anonymous of NJ (HOPES); The ASU Autism Research Program, or Univ. of Michigan Cancer Center in care of Paula Page. Please contact Paula’s daughter Wendy,for more information at 623-465-8659. |
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