Obituary of Royce Duane Paige

Paige, Royce Duane "Bud" of Sanford, Michigan (formerly of Saginaw) passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2020 with family at his side. Bud was 91 years old. He was born on November 26, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Howard and Jennie (Barnes) Paige. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and proudly served in the National Guard. Bud was united in marriage to L. Elaine Shaw on June 25, 1949 at Ames United Methodist Church of Saginaw. Bud retired after 39 years of service from Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He was a very active member of Ames United Methodist Church and also belonged to the YMCA and the Pioneer Club. Besides golfing, playing horseshoes, grilling and fishing, Bud also enjoyed watching sports and was a huge fan of the Tigers and Michigan Wolverines. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and going to his grandchildren's sporting events. Surviving are his three children: Lynn (Dan) VanSumeren of Saginaw, Steven (Rebecca Hockmeyer) Paige of Sanford, Karen (Greg) Rupert of Freeland; eight grandchildren: Jason (Jenny) VanSumeren, Jodi (Steve) Duby, Todd VanSumeren, Michelle VanSumeren, Dustin Paige, Alexandria Paige, Taylor (Hayden) Boench, Adam Rupert; and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Paige; sister, Mary (Rob) West; sister-in-law, Marjorie Prevost; special friend Madge Richmond and many nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; and two sisters: Margaret Paige, Charlene Garrett. FUNERAL: Bud's Funeral Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, 4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603. Reverend Amy Terbune will officiate. In keeping with state mandates, we ask that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Due to limitations on gatherings, First United Methodist Church will be Live Web-Casting the service, you are welcome to join remotely by going to https://youtu.be/NQSFAX5lHic. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with Bud's family at the First United Methodist Church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to MidMichigan Hospice. Deisler Funeral Home, is honored to be serving the Paige family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com