CLARK MCKEW PAGE

Clark McKew Page died peacefully at the Kingswood Community, April 5, 2013. He was born July 23, 1921 in Kansas City, MO. Early childhood was at Norman Grade School where the principal, Miss Lucy Smoot, made a lasting impression on his life. He attended Westport High School, Kansas City Junior College, and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1943, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. From 1943 to 1946, he served in the Navy, first as the gunnery officer of the LST 493, and later as commanding officer of the LCL 472. He participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. He worked for the William Volker Co., followed by Gustin-Bacon Mfg. Co., and Commerce Bank until 1983. He served as Chairman of Kansas City Sister Cities, as a member of the Vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, as Director of Court 54, Royal Order of Jesters, and President of the Kansas City Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution. He had fond memories of his time in Cursillo. Clark was grateful for memories and friends made on wonderful trips with wife Georgette, especially those to England, Mexico, and Jerusalem. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Ben and Lorraine Shields Page, and his brother, Maxwell Page. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Georgette Stanley Page, children Sallie Page-Goertz (Kenn) and Clark "Chip" McKew Page,Jr (Teri); grandchildren Christopher Page-Goertz (Kristine), Eli Page- Goertz, Ashley Page, Andy Page and great grand daughter Emily. He also leaves his sister-in-law Jill Page Johnson and many nieces and nephews. We are grateful for his caregivers Bob Gakinya and Kingswood staff. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 10:00am, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, MO