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NORMAN PAIGE Obituary

Norman Paige, age 87, of Mission Hills, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2016, surrounded by his family. Mr. Paige was an internationally well-known opera singer. He and his young family came to Lawrence, Kansas in 1969 where he took the position as Professor of Vocal Performance at the University of Kansas, and continued teaching until his retirement in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Inci Bashar, daughter, Peri, granddaughters, Shayla and Miranda, and sister, Naomi Popkin. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to Janet Hanemann for her gentle, loving, and devoted care during this past year. He will be sorely missed by those he touched with his beautiful voice, sense of humor, encyclopedic knowledge, enthusiasm, and kind heart, A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please visit Norman's memorial website at www.maplehillfuneralhome.com Maple Hill Funeral Home Cemetery. Family Owned Since 1945.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Sep. 1 to Sep. 4, 2016.

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Dr. Elizabeth Schellman

September 2, 2016

Dear Inci and family,
Professor Paige was my first grad school voice teacher. He spoke glowingly of you,
explaining to me that your name was pronounced "een-jee," not "een-chee." He interacted with many students, not just his own, recognizing fine improvements and accomplishments. He also let you know, in polite but distinct ways, if you weren't living up to the potential he saw in you. I assisted him with a KU music camp class one summer. He played many vocal recordings for the high school students. One was a recording of him in his younger days. What a gorgeous tenor voice with perfect artistry - I've never heard better. A fine man and teacher who will be missed.

Paul and Joan Sommers

September 1, 2016

Dear Inci and family,
Paul and I want to express our condolences to you upon the death of your husband, Norman. We read about it in this morning's Kansas City Star. We know he will be missed by many people but most especially, of course, by you and his family.
Love to you,
Paul and Joan Sommers

Harris

September 1, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss may your family and friends fine comfort in Isaiah 33;35,

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