John Eben Page II, 80, died July 15, 2019, at his home in Joplin, Missouri. John was born August 30, 1938, to John and Elizabeth (Fowle) Page in Boston, Massachusetts; the oldest of three children. He is survived by Sheryl Page, and three children – Michael and Teri Whitmore; Marcia Himes and Jason Cannon; James and Angela Page.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a flowering annual in his memory. The Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Joplin, Missouri will host a memorial August 6th (6:30p – 8:30p). Please send cards and memories to Marcia Himes: 929 S. Monroe Ave, Joplin, MO. 64801. They will be shared at a second ceremony in Maine, to be determined later.
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