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Thomas Paige Obituary
He was born on December 18, 1947, to Glenn and Pauline Paige in Topeka, Kansas.
Tom is survived by his children, Joanna Stitt and Jeff Paige, as well as his sister Marilyn Hawkins, daughter-in-law Lauren Paige, and his two beloved granddaughters, Aria Stitt and Lyric Stitt.
Tom never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was a cigar enthusiast and lifelong baseball fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Paige, and his sister Jackie Schmielewski.
A memorial service will be held on October 17th at Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311.
Memorials or donations may be made to https://www.theresouledlife.org/
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Dan Barton
April 25, 2025
Friend Missing - TE Paige
Fun
Smart
Athletic
Practical joker
Sharp-dressing
Straight-talking
Good company
Big-hearted
All the other attributes that make a whole person (add other qualities here)
If you find someone of this description, enjoy them. My condolences to those closest to Tom. May your memories be a blessing.
Friends since grade school,
Dan Barton
Caroline Cummings
January 4, 2025
I am so sorry to see this news and more sorry that it took me so long to type the words that lead me to this obituary. I knew his number was disconnected when I called, but I was hoping there was another explanation. I became friends with Tom at a diner in LA when his sister died. We shared a table as strangers but, like his loved ones stated, Tom never met a stranger. He was the easiest friend I ever made. We would meet at diners for the rest of our friendship and he always got a breakfast that looked like dessert. I attached a photo of us at the Griffith Observatory because it was a little drive we took on a whim when he said he had never seen it. I am so grateful God gave us our friendship. If you are Tom´s family, please know that he absolutely sparkled when he spoke about you. His brilliant children and his wonderful granddaughters were always a favorite topic of our conversations. He was so proud of your strength and character. Oh! And your singing. Can´t forget that!
My deepest sympathies,
Caroline Cummings (Curly)
Victor Waters
August 19, 2024
Jeff you Dad loved good food and a good laugh. I would often offer to pay for our meal in lieu of a counseling fee as he would give me wise counsel with a grin and a hug.Heaven´s gain and our loss.
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Dr. Tom will be missed and never forgotten by all of his cigar buddies at Tobacco Grove.We have so many fond memories of him Smoking cigars,playing crazy card games cribbage and watching sports.My sincere condolences to Dr. Tom´s family.Heaven just got an angel .
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