Shirley Page
June 13, 1927 ~ October 17, 2022
Born in:
St. Louis, Missouri
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Shirley Page, 95, passed away Oct. 17, 2022. Survived by Gus, (her Shih Tzu buddy), also called “Mr. Trouble.” Friends, Jan Chase, Chris Brown, Norm Vail, Ed Frances, Shana and Allan Passarelli, Rochell and Greg Kimmet, the Pueblo tennis community friends, Judy and Darias Allen. Too many to list. Preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Osborne; mother and father, Henry and Elinor Page. She was born June 13, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri. Shirley worked as a District 60 gym teacher from 1949-1982. She enjoyed tennis, skiing, golf, coaching, officiating at track meets, Pueblo tennis club, shortstop on the Pueblo Ordinance Depot women’s softball team in 1952. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega-U of Missouri. Cremation in the Montgomery & Steward Crematorium.
Memorials may be made to Paws for Life, P.O. Box 11208, Pueblo, CO 81001. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
I didn’t know Coach Page had passed. She was instrumental in my success in track. She called me Zip. A truly blessed teacher. I will always remember how well she treated the track team. She was responsible for my Hall of Fame induction. Thank you Coach Page. RIP
So sorry to hear this news! She touched so many young girls lives at Freed & Centennial, mine included.
RIP
Claudia Emmons Swenson
She was my gym teacher at Freed. She always had me demonstrating all the different things we did. I really liked her.
So sad to hear this. Ms. Page was my gym teacher at Freed Middle School. She was also the Ski Club Sponsor. She was such a sports enthusiast! She was well admired and liked by everyone. RIP Barb Lewis Eslinger
Miss Page was my P.E. teacher at Freed. She was one of the best examples of a professional educator and a woman in sports before Title Nine.
I’m so sorry to hear of Ms Paige passing. She was my PE teacher at Freed and Centennial, very good person and excellent teacher and coach. My condolences to her Family and Friends.
My deepest condolences to her family. She was certainly a teacher to remember.
I had Ms. Page in Gym at both Freed and Centennial. Ms. Page is one of those teacher’s you never forget. She brought the best out of us. Rest in Peace Ms. Page 🙏😇
Shirley was a pioneer & legend for women in athletics, education, recreational tennis and humanity. She had a heart of gold and was stubborn as a mule. Once she made her mind up nothing would deter her from accomlishing her goal or mission. She was a true friend, an auntie to our kids and a tireless volunteer. Shirley was always lending a hand to someone in need, supporting the local arts here in Pueblo and on her traveling adventures. She spoke her mind, said what she meant and meant what she said; A rare trait in this world. Shirley, you’re finally free from the physical contraints of this world and can be reuinted with your sister. 💗🙏
My wife and I lived next door to Shirley for years and you couldn’t ask for a better neighbor. When she moved I would visit her with our dog. Shirley seemed to enjoy the time with the dog and Mac enjoyed the time with Shirley.
My deepest condolences to Shirley’s family. I’ll always remember her from the tennis courts, and her and the tennis girls spending days days with my wife during her illness. Shirley would even cook dinner for Dee and me. God Bless you and rest in peace Shirley.
Bob Dyleski
My sincere condolences. Shirley was a fixture in my childhood as she and my mother, Beverly, shared P.E. duties at Freed Middle school for decades.
Shirley is certainly one of those souls that one will not forget. Godspeed.
Women and sport, Shirley was apart of the generation who laid the ground work for Title IX. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear this. Enjoyed my years with her at Centennial HS. Very dedicated educator. She had much respect from her colleagues.
RIP, my good friend.
Coach Brockman
Ms Page was influential in my young life, I wouldn’t have taken up skiing, a sport I love, without her.
Many memories, a true pioneer in supporting and furthering young ladies in sport.