Obituary of Stephen Frederick Paige

Ocala - Stephen F. Paige, 64, born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 11, 1946, passed away June 12, 2011. Steve graduated from the Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, CO in 1968. He was a pilot in the Air Force for five years. After serving in the Air Force, he graduated from Indiana University Dental School in 1973. He then went on to University of Florida where he received a degree in Orthodontics. For 30 years he practiced orthodontics in Ocala. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. He was active in the Ocala community with Kiwanis club and his love of aviation led him to be a member of the Airport Board, where he served as President. Dr. Paige is survived by his wife, Linda, son Stephen Jr. and his wife Sandy and son Jeffrey; mother Evelyn Paige of Terre Haute, Indiana; brothers Warner Paige of Telluride, Colorado and Robert Paige of Washington, Indiana: sister Jane Paige Hardman of Telluride, Colorado; sister-in-law Cathy Cook of Tampa, Florida and brother-in-law, James Cook of Doylestown, PA. Dr. Paige is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and his loving companion Annie, a cocker. Visitation will be held from 5 -7 PM, Thursday at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Service, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. A service will take place on Friday at 2 PM at the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Paige will be buried at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in his name to the Kiwanis Club of Ocala or First United Methodist Church of Ocala.