In Memory of
Baxter W. Paige

January 13, 1936 - July 18, 2010

Service Information:

Riviera United Methodist Church.
175 62nd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Service Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Baxter W. Paige retired as Superintendent of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Mentone, Indiana, effective June 30, 1992. Baxter served as Superintendent of that School Corporation for twelve years. Prior to that assignment, he served as Assistant Superintendent, Avon Community Schools, Avon, Indiana for one year; Principal, Avon Junior and Senior High School, Avon, Indiana for one year; Principal, Mitchell High School, Mitchell, Indiana for four years; Assistant Principal, Mitchell High School for two years; varsity football coach and social studies teacher, Clinton Prairie High School, Clinton Prairie School Corporation, Frankfort, Indiana for three years; varsity football coach and social studies teacher, North White High School, North White School Corporation, Monon, Indiana for four years; and varsity football coach and social studies teacher, Cannelton High School, Cannelton, Indiana for two years. He had twenty-three years of successful experience as a public school administrator in Indiana. Baxter has been an Active Member/Institutional Representative of IAPSS during his entire tenure as a superintendent of schools. He served on the IAPSS Federal Legislation Committee during the 1990-1991 membership year. Baxter received the IAPSS Ten Year Award in 1990. Preceeded in death by son, Gregory B. Paige. Survivors are his wife, Judith; daughter, Kimra Y. Eiser (Mark) of Mentone, Indiana; son, Keith B. Paige (Kelly) of Boonville, Indiana; sister, Wanda Norman (Phil) of Terre Haute, Indiana; brother, Jerry Lanzone (Judi) of Rosedale, Indiana; three grandchildren, Brittany Eiser, Dan Paige, Kristi Paige. In lieu of flowers memorials to Riviera United Methodist Church.
A Memorial Service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday August 4, 2010 at Riviera United Methodist Church 175 62nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Another Memorial Service will be conducted at the Akron United Methodist Church in Akron, Indiana 2:00 P.M. Sunday August 8, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

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From: Wendell Jenkins Relationship: Close friend Dear Judy, Linda and I were deeply saddend to hear of Baxter's passing.We are praying for God to strengthen and keep you uplifted during this time. Love Wendell and Linda Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Ron and Sue Keller Relationship: Friend Judy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Baxter has been in our prayers since we saw you at Suncoast Clinic. We miss you both dearly since we no longer went to ball games. God bless you and keep you in his care. Thanks for the memories. Love, Ron and Sue Keller Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Don and Pat Daugherty Relationship: Friends July 22,2010 Dear Judy and Family, Don and I are truly sorry to hear of Baxter's passing. We know that someday we will all be meeting up with him to see his smiling face. Until then, may time and cherished memories help you to ease your sorrow with each new day. Take care and keep in touch. Love and Best Wishes, Don and Pat Daugherty Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Ben Stillwell Relationship: A student and football player of his I thank God for the lessons I learned from Coach! In class and on the field. They were life lessons. He was a hero of mine. He was a great male role model.I thank the family for sharing him all of us. May God give His great grace and healing to all the family God be with you all! Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Karen Medin Relationship: co-worker/friend Judy, I am very sorry to hear about Baxter. I will miss him dearly. He was a great man, with a great sense of humor. I will remember him most for always having a joke at the end of the night, while he would wait for you, so he could walk with you down to wardrobe. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Sincerely, Karen Medin Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Bill Boggs Relationship: Close Friend Judy... You and Baxter are like family to me. The memories with Baxter are many and wonderful! I know that he and Dad are now looking over things in a different way. And the world is a better place. See you very soon. Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Karl Angelo Relationship: friend My condolences to Judy and the family. Baxter will be missed and I am grateful for the role he has played in my life. Sent on July 22, 2010 From: GLORIA NELSON Relationship: FORMER CO-WORKER Judy and Family:, My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May you find comfort in God at this time. Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Chris Harris-Jetmore Relationship: Friend My heart and prayers go out to you Judy and to the family. Always remember the good times and as time passes these memories will help keep you strong. Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Rick and Jeri Reid Relationship: Keith's Colleague Keith and family, Jeri and I have you in our thoughts at this difficult time. Please accept our condolences on your loss. Rick and Jeri Reid and Family Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Jane Wilhelmus Relationship: Keith's friend Keith and family~ You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sincere condolences... Dick and Jane Wilhelmus Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Karen and Darrell Boling Relationship: Worked with Baxter Judy Darrell and I were sorry to learn about the death of Baxter. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Karen and Darrell Boling Relationship: Worked with Baxter Judy Darrell and I were sorry to learn about the death of Baxter. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Charles and Sue Fink Relationship: Friends Judy and family, We are sorry to hear of Baxters death. He committed his working life to our children by his service to public education. We here in Golpher country "Clinton Prairie" send our condolence in this time of loss. Chsrlie and Sue Sent on July 22, 2010 From: Jerry Bailey Relationship: Student This gentleman made a lasting impression on my life while at Clinton Prairie!!! What a great influential gentleman!!! Jerry Bailey Sent on July 22, 2010 From: CORKY & LORETTA BAIRD Relationship: FRIENDS WE WERE VERY SURPRISED BY THE SUDDEN DEATH OF YOUR LOVING HUSBAND. WE KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND SO WILL WE. OUR HEART FELT SYMPHATHY TO ALL YOUR FAMILY. HE IS NOW WAITING FOR US TO JOIN HIM WITH OUR MASTER THE LORD YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Lacey Jones Relationship: Friend of Kim\'s Dear Kim and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Corey and Lora Austin Relationship: Keith's friend Our deepest and heartfelt condolences goes out to Keith and all of the family. We pray for your strength and peace during this time of sorrow. God Bless. Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Judy McKay Relationship: Worked at the Trop I am sincerely sorry to hear of your loss. Baxter always had a way of making people feel extra happy to be at the ballpark. He made me smile and will be remembered. May your memories bring you comfort. Judy Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Liz Lauck Relationship: Friend Judy - I will always cherish my friendship with you and Baxter that seemed to develop instantaneously. I love the picture shown here of Baxter. I will forever miss his great big bear hugs and my very fond memories of him will always make me smile. My condolences and best wishes to you and your entire family. Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Chrissy Mills (Bowers) Relationship: Friend You are in my prayers. I am sitting here remembering all the softball games and visits my family had with you and Baxter. Love you guys. Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Jerry & Mary Ann McCullum Relationship: Friend 7/23/10 Judy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Baxter was a good school man! Jerry & Mary Ann McCullum Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Ralph Bailey Relationship: Friend as fellow supt. Page was a great man and was dedicated as an educational person. Our sympathy. Sent on July 23, 2010 From: Sally Bales Relationship: friend My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Baxie will be missed by many. Sent on July 24, 2010 From: Norma Boza-Keesler Relationship: friend Dear Judy & family, my deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of a husband,father,& grandpa. I will always treasure the baseball coverstions that Baxter & I so often engaged in at work, or on the phone. May God bless your family. Norma Sent on July 24, 2010 From: Larry & Marge Sanders Relationship: Friends Dear Judy, Kim, Mark, Brittany, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sent on July 25, 2010 From: Gloria Alvarez Relationship: Friend, Co- Worker Judy... I'm Very Sad About This News. I Know God Will Give You The Strenth You Need, Love You And Praying For You. Your Friend Too Gloria Sent on July 25, 2010 From: Dunbar's Relationship: Akron IN Judy Sorry to hear about Baxter's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Been a long time since you two were at our church but still remember you two with fond memories. Bonnie Dunbar Sent on July 26, 2010 From: John & Ginny Snodgrass Relationship: Rays Baseball Fans Judy, We are thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow. As Rays Season Ticket holders we enjoyed getting to know you and Baxter and have missed you in recent years. God Bless you and your family. John & Ginny Snodgrass Sent on July 26, 2010 From: NancySims Elsea, Carl Sims, Melissa Sims Pedigo Relationship: Friends Dear Judy and Family, We just heard of Baxter's passing and want to extend our sympathies. We remember you all with fondness as great friends of Mom and Dad and the Clinton Prairie family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. The Sims family kids Sent on July 26, 2010 From: Whitney Johnson Relationship: Friend Dear Judy, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Baxter.Many nights down at the Trop, before the Rays improved,,the best part of the evening was talking to the two of you.His meomory will be remember fondly. Sent on July 26, 2010 From: Duane/ Angie Burkhart Relationship: TVHS Athletics Judy and family, Sorry to hear about the passing of Baxter. Our kids still remember the visits in Florida when they were younger and getting to sit behind home plate at the Ray's games and Baxter gave them a game ball. They still talk about picking grape fruit in your backyard. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sent on July 27, 2010 From: Angie Burkhart Relationship: Friend Judy and Family, So sorry to hear about Baxter. He was a great guy with a big, wonderful smile. We will always remember coming to visit in Florida and the good times you both showed us there. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Duane, Angie, Britton & Taylor Burkhart Sent on July 27, 2010 From: Susan Welsh DC Relationship: Friend Dear Judy. It is with a heavy heart I write this note to you. You and Baxter were such an integral part of the Ice Palace and the Trop for so many years. You became the friendly faces to whom we all looked to. And with the Superbowl Task force. You are such great community minded folks. Thanks for all your work in the past and God Bless. Susan and Tom Sent on July 27, 2010 From: sue studgeon Relationship: friend Judy, Thinking of you. Love ,Sue Sent on July 27, 2010 From: Lisa Siler Relationship: High school friend of Keith Paige Mr. Paige was my neighbor and Avon high School principal, my father Gail Siler went to school with Baxter as well. He was a wonderful man. Sent on July 28, 2010 From: Barbara J. Johnson Relationship: Co-Worker Judi, I was saddened when I heard the news of Baxter's death. You have my deepest sympathy and may God's blessings and comfort be with you and your family during this period of bereavement. love, Barbara Sent on July 28, 2010 From: Elaine Ann Blaser Relationship: Friend/Co-Worker Judy My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am sure that Baxter and Cal are taking care of the special events that Jesus has going on. Sent on July 28, 2010 From: Melani & Mark Singletary Relationship: co-workers at The Ice Palace Dear Judy: Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband Baxter. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Baxter always had the warmest, sweetest smile and he was always so thoughtful to me when I worked wardrobe. I missed you both. We were saddenly to hear about him passing. Melani & Mark Singletary Tampa, Florida Sent on July 28, 2010 From: Nadene Bishop / Ann Scheff Relationship: co worker and friend Judy you and Baxter have always been the greatest of friends, and i will never forget all those times at the trop and the forum that we all had together.. we had some really great times and very interesting ones too. you have watched my children grown up and me too in a way.. mom says that she will miss her "buddy" if there is anything i can do you know my number i am only a car ride away.. my prayers are with you and your family.. all my love Nadene Sent on July 30, 2010 From: Steve, Mary, Stephen and Brittany Relationship: Friends Judy, we will never forget our wonderful times with you and Baxter. Ixtapa, Memorial Days at the lake, visits to Florida.He will be missed. We love you guys! Our prayers are with you and your family. Sent on August 7, 2010