Page P. Sanders OBITUARY

It’s with great sadness and deep gratitude that the Sanders family announces the passing of our beloved Page P. Sanders after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Page died peacefully at home on June 21, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side. Page was a wonderful, generous, creative wife, mother, grandmother, friend and community member.Page was born in Washington, D.C., on August 10, 1943, but was raised in Short Hills, New Jersey by her parents, along with her four siblings.After graduating from Miss Porter’s School in Farmington Massachusetts, Page went on to receive her BS in Education from Wheelock College, Boston, in 1965. Post-college, she found a job in the San Jose California School District and thus moved to the West Coast to start her career. Two years later, she met the love of her life, Ferrell, whom she married. They had two sons and raised them in Palo Alto.Once her sons were launched, Page pursued her true passion, Garden Design. She established her own business designing residential gardens and earned her degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Foothill College. Her garden designs can be found in many homes on the peninsula as well as contributing to the All-Souls Memorial Garden at Palo Alto’s St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.Page enjoyed a wide range of interests and activities among them walks, hikes, alpine skiing, traveling, bird watching and gardening. Page was a very social person with a keen eye for decorating and an accomplished cook, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, plus hosting special events. She especially enjoyed celebrating Christmas with her family in the Lake Tahoe home and watching the sunset and fireworks on the 4th of July in Weekapaug RI.Page is survived by her husband, Ferrell, of 56 years, her son, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, plus countless friends and extended family members. She will be deeply missed, but her impact on our lives will be felt for generations.A celebration of life will be held at St. Mark’s church, 600 Colorado Ave. Palo Alto on July 20, at 1:30 pm.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations go to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org