PAGE, Bert Wesley

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 06/08/2010 Bert Wesley Page, 60, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at his home in Springerville. He was born April 12, 1950 in Phoenix to Elmer Burt Page and Bertha Esilee Walding Page. He worked as a construction manager for 40 years, retiring in 2004. Bert was first and foremost a loving husband and father. He was proud of his Apache heritage. Bert was an avid outdoorsman and loved teaching his family about the land. In his retirement years, he served children as a CASA volunteer and donated woodworking projects to various service organizations. He is survived by his wife Michelle Lynn Page of Springerville; sons Wesley Green Page of Prescott; Silas James Page of Phoenix; John Wesley Page of Phoenix; daughters Kirsten Louise Page-Terrel of Oceanside, Calif.; Rachel Lys Page of San Diego, Calif.; and two grandchildren Mickaeleen Terrel and Kashaeda Page. A graveside service was held June 5, at the Springerville Cemetery, Springerville. Interment followed the services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Navajo County Friends of CASA, PO Box 1774, Show Low, AZ 85902. To leave an online condolence, visit www.burnhammortuary.com. Burnham Mortuary of Eagar handled arrangements.