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William (Bill) Stuart Wagner Jr.

Bill passed peacefully after a hard-fought battle with end stage kidney disease on Sept. 27, 2026.

He was a truly charismatic person from Quincy, Illinois. Bill was a 1965 graduate of QHS where he was a contra string bass player in the concert and stage bands, and the Blue Devil mascot. He served honorably in the United States Army 1968-1971, achieving SP5 Personnel Specialist and Expert—Rifle designation.

After his NATO service, Bill met and fell head over heels for Trish, who was a teacher in Quincy and they married on June 10, 1972, in Monticello, Iowa. Bill’s proudest thing in life was marrying Trish and having two beautiful daughters, Kelly and Stephanie.

Bill finished at Quincy College with a Bachelor of Science in Management in 1974. His first sales job was calling on new accounts throughout Iowa selling corrugated boxes. While there he became a 3rd Degree Master Mason.

His 34 years of greatest career achievements was in the automotive aftermarket industry. Bill launched his sales and marketing career at DFM/Deflecta Shield as VP of Sales & Marketing. As well, he had a consulting firm that built a multitude of automotive aftermarket companies throughout the country. His last 16 years was building WCP (Husky Liners) as VP of Sales & Marketing/Part Owner.

Bill loved the automotive aftermarket industry and devoted countless hours to SEMA, numerous committees, SEMA Board of Directors, and Chairman of the SEMA Show. Bill developed lifelong friendships with many in the industry. He had a few favorite sayings with his reps, “A sale without profit is a sale without honor” and “Keep Smil’n—Keep Sell’n.”

Bill loved hunting with his German shorthair pointers, trap shooting, field hunts, guns, RC airplanes, woodworking, and golf.

Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Trish Wagner, his true north star; daughters Kelly Wagner and Stephanie (Bobby) Kethcart; grandchildren, John and Charlotte; a sister, and two brothers.

Bill left every gathering singing “Happy trails to you—‘til we meet again!”

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Ballroom from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A private Inurnment Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Monticello, Iowa.

Memorials can be made to Quincy High School Fine Arts Program (orchestra) https://www.qpsfoundation.org/make-a-donation or SEMA Foundation scholarship https://netforum.sema.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=SMScholarshipFundNoLogin.

Robert Leroy Bruns

Bob Bruns, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on Feb. 9, 1938, in Stanley, North Dakota, Bob was the cherished son of John and Madeline Bruns. His early years were spent in the heart of North Dakota, where he developed a love for community and storytelling that would define his life.

Bob graduated from Hannaford High School in 1956, and it was during this year that he also married the love of his life, Dolly, on Nov. 30 in Dazey, North Dakota. Together, they embarked on a remarkable journey of 70 years, raising four children—Greg, Rob, Rich, and Shelly—and creating countless memories filled with love and laughter.

Bob pursued higher education at Morehead State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This academic achievement laid the foundation for a distinguished career at the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO), where he served as a Senior Evaluator/Auditor for over 30 years. Known for his meticulous work and integrity, Bob was instrumental in evaluating federal government programs and expenditures, including those related to health care and the Alaska earthquake relief in 1964. After retirement, he continued to share his expertise with Washington Automated, providing invaluable accounting and bookkeeping support.

A man of many passions, Bob thoroughly enjoyed coaching his children in baseball and basketball, later becoming their proud cheerleader as they pursued high school and collegiate athletics. He was an avid supporter of Seattle sports teams, including the Huskies, Seahawks, Mariners, and Supersonics, embodying the spirit of a true fan. His love for golf was unwavering, often playing rounds alone to savor the game at his own pace.

Bob’s humor and warm smile were legendary, always ready with a joke or a story from his childhood days in Hannaford. He had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome and valued, and his kindness and generosity left an indelible mark on all who knew him. His natural ability to connect with people was evident in how he could easily find fellow North Dakotans, striking up conversations with ease and genuine interest.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Dolly, their four children and spouses Greg (Cindi), Rob, Rich (Tammy), Shelly (Eric), and his sister, Audrey. He leaves behind nine grandchildren—Colton, Damon, Mandi, Shawna, Nathin, Ashly, Hailey, Jacob, Daniel—who will forever cherish his legacy, along with nine great-grandchildren—Finn, Ronnie, Burke, Sienna, Ellie, Lexie, Declan, Noah, Rowan—who brought him immense joy in his later years. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Lorraine and Mary, and brothers John Jr. (Dean), Gerald (Giggs), Raymond (Butch), and Duane (Punky).

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Nov. 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Saint Francis Aquinas Catholic Church at 13720 W Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Mayo Clinic Phoenix and Hospice of the Valley for their compassionate care during Bob’s final days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mayo Clinic Phoenix in Bob’s honor.

Bob Bruns will be remembered as a man of integrity, warmth, and boundless love, forever in our hearts.

Theodore S. Ingalls Jr.

Theodore S. Ingalls Jr., 82, of Goodyear, Ariz., died peacefully on Sept. 18, 2026, due to complications from frontal temporal dementia.

He was born Aug. 10, 1944, in Detroit, Mich., as the only child of Ingrid (Johnson) Ingalls and Theodore Stanley Ingalls Sr. After the family moved to northern Ohio, Ted graduated in 1962 from Stow High School, where he excelled in several team sports and was elected class president.

He continued his passion for athletics at The Ohio State University, where he lettered in lacrosse and ice hockey, including leading as hockey team captain his senior year, while studying pre-veterinary medicine. Ted transferred to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where he broke horses for a local rancher and discovered his affinity with the “Wild West.”

When Uncle Sam intervened with a draft notice during the Vietnam War, the U.S. Navy allowed Ted to finish a bachelor’s degree in anatomy and physiology, then immediately enter Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I.

Upon graduation, he was lowered by helicopter onto the deck of the U.S.S. Holder 819 as the destroyer’s new damage-control officer. The Sixth Fleet, based in Norfolk, Va., patrolled the mid-Atlantic and Mediterranean, monitoring Russian warships.

During a visit home on leave, Ted met, and 10 months later, in 1968, married Patricia E. Dilworth, a native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, beginning their 58-year union.

For his final billet, Ted’s newfound passion for an outdoor, Western lifestyle led him to transition to the Navy Reserves in Phoenix, where he negotiated military defense contracts until 1972, when the couple started their civilian, family life in Arvada, Colorado.

Ted’s military experience prepared him for a lifetime career in safety and risk management. In Colorado, he directed those areas for Denver Brick and Pipe Company (heavy manufacturing) and The Adolph Coors Company.

After the births of daughter Stephanie and son Theodore III, Ted moved to Dublin, Ohio, to work for Cobe Laboratories (medical appliances). Later Ted moved on to Battelle Memorial Institute (research and development) and then to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, where he developed the bureau’s consulting process for businesses throughout Ohio. In 1998, Ted started his own risk-management and business-consulting firm, which he continued after relocating to Goodyear, Ariz., with Patricia.

Ted felt passionate about testing oneself physically (hiking, backpacking, camping, elk hunting, bicycling), learning new skills (woodworking, home and vehicle repairs, desert landscaping), and helping others grow (coaching athletes and business managers, young and old). He loved his country, as well as his ethnic heritage (Polish father/Swedish mother). His family was enriched and strengthened by his influence.

The communities where he lived also benefitted from his volunteer leadership. He was named onto citizen advisory boards (Arvada, Dublin, Goodyear) for input on long-range planning and on developing community centers, recreation complexes, and bicycle trailways. He served as boys athletic director/coach for Holy Family Catholic High School in Denver and coached Little League teams in Ohio. In his PebbleCreek retirement community in Arizona, he organized and coached its first women’s softball team, was named Volunteer of the Year by LifeLong Learning, volunteered to usher at MLB spring-training games, and started a group that pitched horseshoes weekly for years. He also completed two 100-mile “Century” bike rides. And, of course, he always rooted for his OSU Buckeyes.

Ted is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Patricia; his daughter, Stephanie (Matt); his son, Theodore (Tami); and his grandchildren Madeline, Wyatt, Truitt, and Taryn.

After a funeral church service and reception Oct. 19, Ted’s ashes will be interred at Veterans National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

Memorial donations may be made to Barrow Neurological Institute or to The Church at Litchfield Park.

Linda Lou MacFarlane

Linda Lou Benson MacFarlane was born May 17, 1943, in Los Angeles, Calif., and lived and attended schools in Santa Ana, Calif., graduating from Santa Ana High in 1961. She attended Santa Ana College and Colorado Women’s College. She married John MacFarlane, whom she met in junior high, on March 20, 1965. Linda was the loving mother of two sons, Scott Jason and Chad Jeromy.

Linda and John moved from Orange, Calif., to PebbleCreek in 2009 to join her sister Bonnie Burkhart as residents. She was a bright star and adored by all who ever knew her. Linda died Sept. 17, 2026, and survived by John, Chad, and Bonnie.

 

Cheryl A. LaMotta

Cheryl A. LaMotta, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and longtime resident of PebbleCreek, passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 86.

Born on Feb. 2, 1940, Cheryl grew up in Grove City, Pa., and later graduated from Miami University in Ohio. For the past 27 years, she made her home in PebbleCreek, where she built a wonderful community of friendships and filled her days with the people and activities she loved.

Cheryl was truly one of a kind. She had a big, colorful personality to match the bright clothes and large earrings she loved to wear. She was outgoing, fun-loving, and almost always the life of the party. Those who knew Cheryl knew that when she was in the room, there was rarely a dull moment.

She loved staying active and social and could often be found on the golf course or enjoying a game of bridge, mahjong, samba, or just about any card game someone was willing to play. She was also a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan and proudly cheered on her team through the years.

Above all, Cheryl loved her family and the many friendships she formed throughout her life.

She was the loving mother of Stacy LaMotta; Jami Kirkwood and her late husband, Kenny; Kent LaMotta and his wife, Margo. She was the proud grandmother of Jordan, Natalie, Brooke, Shane, AJ, and Luke, and great-grandmother of Gianni and Brody.

Cheryl will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her sense of fun, her unmistakable style, and the energy she brought wherever she went. Her family and friends will miss her deeply, but there will undoubtedly be many smiles and stories whenever they remember the colorful life she lived.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. in the Chianti Room at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse in PebbleCreek. In keeping with Cheryl’s personality, friends are invited to come together to celebrate her life, share stories, laugh, and remember the good times.

Please RSVP to Stacy LaMotta at stacylamotta77@gmail.com or by calling or texting 302-245-4262.

Jane Theresa Cook

Jane Theresa Cook, 89, passed away on Aug. 24, 2026. She was born on Dec. 23, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pa.

At just 15 years old, Jane met her first love, Douglas “Doug” Marvin Cook, at a dance. Jane and Doug married when she was 19 and shared 53 wonderful years of marriage before Doug’s passing on May 14, 2009.

In 1994, while vacationing in Arizona, Jane and Doug surprised family and friends by purchasing a lot in PebbleCreek and designing their new home. PebbleCreek became far more than a place to live. It became their community, filled with friendships, traditions, laughter, and treasured memories.

Jane’s energy, leadership, and generous spirit shone through everything she did. She loved the theater and devoted more than 20 years to ShowTime Productions, serving as Backstage Manager before retiring in 2022. Affectionately known as “The General” or “Mother Superior,” Jane was organized, capable, and always prepared.

To those who knew her best, Jane was simply “The Woman Who Made It All Happen.” Whether backstage, in her community, or surrounded by family, she had a remarkable way of bringing people together and making sure every detail fell into place.

For 23 years, Jane was the heart behind PebbleCreek’s annual Christmas Day Potluck Dinner. She created and organized the event, building a wonderful team of helpers who worked beside her year after year. It grew into a beloved Christmas tradition that brought the community together and remained a great source of pride for Jane.

Jane also loved giving her time to her church and especially enjoyed working at the church thrift store, where she could serve others, visit with friends, and be part of the community she loved.

Above all, Jane loved her family and friends. Nothing brought her greater happiness than being surrounded by those she loved. She was especially excited for her family to gather this December to celebrate what would have been her 90th birthday.

Jane is survived by her sister; her children and their spouses; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandson; and many family members.

Although her family will miss her more than words could ever express, there is comfort in knowing Jane is now at peace and reunited with the love of her life, Doug.

Together again, after all these years.

Linda Lane Julius

Linda Lane Julius passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in her PebbleCreek home in Goodyear, Ariz., in the company of her husband, John. She was born on Feb. 6,1945, in Stuart, Neb., to Ned and Eleanor Shaw. She was the eldest of three children, sister Judy and sister Kim. Linda grew up in the Sand Hills of northern Nebraska in Bassett and graduated from Bassett High School in 1963.

She then went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and graduated in 1967 with a degree in elementary education. She began her teaching career in Omaha and ultimately received her master’s degree as a reading specialist. It was there in Omaha that she met her future husband, John, who was completing his studies at Creighton Dental School. After graduating, due to an Air Force commitment they were transferred to Castle AFB in Atwater, Calif., and Linda taught kindergarten and first grade in Atwater. After completing his Air Force duty, they decided to make California their permanent home. They loved all of the outdoor activities that California provided. She enjoyed skiing in Lake Tahoe, snorkeling and abalone diving along the coast, and hiking in the mountains of Yosemite National Park and Mount Whitney. She especially enjoyed spending time at her beach house in Pacific Grove and watching the sun set. It was also here in the Monterey area that she became a world class shopper, and she was constantly decorating her home with her discoveries.

Linda was also an avid golfer. She won the club championship in Merced and accomplished every golfer’s dream, a hole-in-one. Each spring she looked forward to the AT&T Golf Invitational at Pebble Beach where she was a walking scorer for the pros, and had many stories about the time she spent with Tiger Woods, Tom Watson, and many others.

Linda was also an accomplished artist, and she decorated her home with over 50 oil paintings of the California landscape and coastline and the colorful fish that she saw on her snorkeling adventures.

Her other passion was traveling, and she and John went on 40 cruises to over 55 different countries. Some of her favorites were Machu Picchu, the Amazon River, and the Greek Islands.

Linda will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and had the uncanny ability to immediately become friends with everyone that she met. She had the reputation of being the “Energizer Bunny” and was always game for the next adventure. She was the most wonderful companion that anyone could possibly wish for and is survived by her husband John of 49 years. Rest in peace, Sweetheart.

The memorial service was held at the VA National Memorial Cemetery in Cave Creek.

Nancy Brown

Nancy L. Brown, 91, passed away May 21, 2026 after a brief illness. She was talented, smart, caring, kind, and an amazing woman who will be greatly missed throughout her community.

Nancy grew up in Flint, Michigan, where she was an exceptional and ambitious student. She worked first at Elmer’s Drug store serving ice cream, then as a telephone operator at Michigan Bell to pay for classes at Flint Community College. She later finished her degree in English at Eastern Michigan University and joined the English department at Northville High School in Michigan. Here she instilled her love of language and literature in her students and won statewide awards for her dedication and skill as an educator.

After her retirement in 1995, she continued her passion for education by studying anatomy and joining the Patient Partners program where she educated medical and nursing students about rheumatoid arthritis. She drew on her own experience to advocate for better understanding and care for patients with autoimmune conditions.

In 1998, Nancy and her husband, Bill, built their home in PebbleCreek and enthusiastically became an active part of the community. As part of the gourmet group, she prepared French-inspired meals served in elegant style. She was a founding member of a memoir writing group, various book clubs, and a bridge club. Nancy never missed an opportunity to share her love of the symphony, plays, museums, and cultural events with friends and family.

She was a lifelong advocate, instrumental in obtaining health insurance for educators, as well as a supporter of women, the public library, and organizations dedicated to historical preservation. She was a world traveler, a voracious reader, a master gardener, and had a talent for making anything beautiful.

Nancy and Bill, were married for 67 years and together they built a legacy of caring, curiosity, and a zest for life. She is survived by her daughters, Sheri Allen (Don Boucher), Caralyn Brown, and her grandsons Wesley Cashman (Olivia Mast) and Ian Faulkner.

We, her family, are grateful for the many PebbleCreek friends she leaves behind, and we thank you for your kindness and friendship. Services were private. If you wish to make a memorial gift, we recommend the Arthritis Foundation, or ask that you donate your time or a book to your local library or school.

Jerome Charles Mayone

Jerome Charles Mayone, 88, of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2026. Jerome was born July 20, 1938, in Kingston, N.Y., to Roland Sr. and Ethel Mayone (Burns). He was the eldest of 3 children, brother to Lowell and Roland Jr. He grew up in Saugerties, N.Y., and graduated from Saugerties High School in 1955.

He studied at the Merchant Marine Academy and served in the United States Navy before entering a long career in steel sales until his retirement in 1998. Jerome met his beautiful wife, Jeannine, in 1961, whom he was married to for 64 years, and they were blessed with three children, Christopher, Jeannine Marie, and Coryn.

Jerome and Jeannine moved to PebbleCreek in 1999 quickly immersing themselves in all the wonderful activities available. They enjoyed the golfing community and camaraderie of all their fellow residents.

Jerome was a loving family man who valued sustaining and nurturing relationships with all those who came his way. Many business associates of his became lifelong friends, whom he communicated with often. He was known for an easy smile or laugh and his warm and welcoming personality. Above all, Jerome was happiest when he was in the presence of family. Throughout his life he was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannine (LaBounty), daughters Jeannine Marie (Stephen) Ziomek and Coryn Suzanne (David) Mifsud, eight grandchildren, Samantha, Anthony, Sidney, C.J., Joseph, Alexander, Lucas, and Haley as well as five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved brothers Lowell (Erna) and Roland Jr. (Mary) and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by both his parents, sister-in-law Julia, and beloved son Christopher Joseph.

Jerome will be dearly missed, but now he is with his Lord and free of earthly pain and suffering. A funeral mass will be held for Jerome at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, Ariz., on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Catholic Relief Services, www.crs.org.

Wirt Ross Fladd, USN (Ret)

Rear Admiral Wirt Ross Fladd, USN (Ret), passed peacefully during the early hours of July 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., by his parents, Harold and Grace Fladd, attended Duke University, and then graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Business Administration in 1963.

Wirt and his wife Valerie moved from San Diego to Goodyear in 1999 two years after his 34 years of service in the United States Navy. He enjoyed everything about PebbleCreek, especially being able to play golf all year long!

Wirt is also survived by his daughters Cara and Jennifer, grandson and wife Colson and McKinley Keilich, and son-in-law Russ Krueger.

Services will be held at Miramar National Cemetery on Aug. 25, 2026, at 1300.

Barbara Jean Wahl

Barbara Jean Wahl, 87, passed away peacefully in June 2026 in her home, in PebbleCreek, Ariz., in the company of her husband, Don, and youngest son, Doug. She had a passionate love for life and family.

Born on Jan. 3, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to Bruce and Julia Miniat she was one of seven children. They lived in South Chicago, then moved to Indiana (on a farm), then back to Chicago, eventually landing in Greenville, Tenn. While attending high school in Tennessee, she was a cheerleader and was also crowned in several different pageants, one being Miss Tobacco.

After a short stint at the University of Tennessee she moved to Denver to live with her oldest sister Jerry and her husband Bill. While in Denver, she met the love of her life, Don, and they readily married. They moved to Littleton, Colo., and had one daughter and three boys.

Barbara kept very busy being a housewife. She loved being a mom and involving herself in her children’s lives. The holidays were some of her favorite times and she made them magical and memorable with many traditions that have been handed down. Her cooking was fantastic and she really made home life a special place for her family. In her free time she loved to create beautiful flower gardens, craft with her friends, sew, and play bridge. She was very creative in so many ways. Later in her life she cherished becoming a “grammy” and created many special memories for her grandkids. She traveled the world with Don and loved the slots and shows in Las Vegas.

Barb and her family moved many times: Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1973; Marple Newtown, Pa., in 1978; Plano, Texas, in 1980; Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., in 1986; and PebbleCreek, Ariz., in 2003.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Don, and her four children, Cheryl (Gordon), Don, Richard (Elisha), and Doug. She has 12 grandchildren: Renee, Courtney, Kendra, Haley, Donnie, Natalie, Ryan, Christopher, Collin, McKenzie, Carley, and Winter. Her great-grandchildren are Caiden, Ronald, Tennyson, Wallace, Sawyer, Juniper, Cedric, David, and James. She is also survived by her brother Bill (wife Jo), and her sisters Mary Ann and Judy (husband Jerry).

There will be a memorial service held on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 12:30 p.m., at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse Chianti Room located in PebbleCreek, 16222 W. Club Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395.

Curtis Chadwick

Curtis “Curt” Chadwick, 82, of PebbleCreek, passed away in June 2026 surrounded by his family. He and his wife, Linda, moved to Goodyear in 2006 and made PebbleCreek their home and community for the next 20 years.

Curt grew up in Falls Church, Va., where he and his twin brother, Wayne, became the first in their family to graduate from college. He earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1967 to 1973 while beginning his career and raising a young family. He spent his entire 40-year career with Caterpillar Inc., where he earned a patent and played a key role in power generation projects throughout Latin America before retiring in 2006.

Machines and technology were a lifelong love, and family and friends considered Curt a mechanical genius—he was the first in his neighborhood to own a computer, back in 1980, and spent countless hours rebuilding cars. He was a hands-on father who taught his 10-year-old daughter to drive a tractor, took his son to statewide computer programming competitions, and coached youth soccer. Through his church, he traveled to Mexico to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, and over the years he held many volunteer and leadership roles in his neighborhood.

Curt had never played softball before he arrived in PebbleCreek. He learned the game here, came to love it, and played for 20 years—later becoming an umpire and coaching the Palm Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team. Neighbors also knew him as the man who kept things running: he managed and maintained a fleet of golf carts and was always willing to lend a hand or fix whatever was broken. When he wasn’t tinkering, he was outdoors—gardening, riding motorcycles, fishing, or at the softball field with his canine buddy, Chico.

Curt is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Linda Chadwick, who recently moved back to Central Illinois; his first wife, Marsha, their daughter, Melissa, and his granddaughter, Bella, all of the San Francisco Bay Area; and his brother, Wayne, and sister, Gail, both of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his son, Neil.

Curt will be interred at Camp Butler National Cemetery near Springfield, Ill., in a private family ceremony. A Celebration of Life will be held in PebbleCreek in the fall of 2026.

Paige M. Wolf

On June 14, Paige M. Wolf answered the call of the Heavenly Angels to come be with them and her father, Ron.

She entered this world on April 9, 1967, in Oregon City, Ore. She attended grade school in Oregon City and graduated from West Linn High School and continued her education in Columbia, Mo., graduating from Stephens Women’s college with a bachelor’s degree in child psychology and early education. She later obtained a master’s degree in education from Arizona State.

Paige had a special calling as a first and second grade teacher in the Litchfield School District for over 20 years. This was a career she loved and was dedicated to. Paige spent several summer vacations chaperoning children on educational journeys, studying the histories of Europe, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, as to how they related to America’s history and development.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Clare; aunts, Rebecca Wolf, Kay Doolittle, Susan Dunn; cousins, Mitchell, Megan, and Michael Wolf; and many wonderful and lifelong friends who were with her through the good times and her courageous fight with cancer.

Many thanks to the City of Hope, the doctors, nurses, and support staff.

In remembering Paige, a donation to the City of Hope or a cause of your choice would be greatly appreciated.