Quiet Dignity, Grace … And Delicious Humor RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER D r. Andrea B. Page had a magnif- icent spirit and a loving heart that shone through all her remarkable endeavors: talented lawyer, devoted teacher and caring mentor, and consummate Jewish wife, mother and grandmother to her fortunate fam- ily. Andrea, who lived in Bloomfield Hills, passed away on May 13, 2018, at age 76. Born in Detroit, she graduated from Mumford High School, after which she went to the University of Michigan before transferring to Wayne State University (WSU). There she completed her undergraduate studies, along with a law degree. Always striving to learn more and realize greater accomplish- ments, she earned a Ph.D. in anatomy and cell biology from WSU Medical School, where she became a highly regarded professor known for her com- passion and dedication to her students, individually and as a group. In 1961, 19-year-old Andrea Burdick met eligible bachelor and successful lawyer David Page. It was three years before the two reconnected, and this time they knew they had found their soulmates. Together they created a beautiful home and raised three chil- dren, imbuing them with Jewish values that included helping others and car- ing for one another. The Pages loved to travel, especially to the English coun- tryside, and their home was filled with antiques and artifacts lovingly collect- ed during their many excursions. A community leader active in numerous proj- ects and organizations, David supported Andrea unconditionally in her educational and career goals, and she was his biggest champion. “I learned so many things from her … how to be a good human being, how to let things go, how to wake up Page every day and look at the beauty in life,” said her daughter, Sarah. “She was the most beautiful soul I have ever met, the brightest, happiest, most appreciative person. She smiled every day of her life.” Andrea’s luminosity and infectious warmth touched everyone she met, and she would do anything for those she cared about, never wanting her loved ones to feel pain or discomfort. Despite her impressive accomplish- ments, her husband, children and grandchildren were her greatest source of joy. She stayed abreast of her grand- children’s activities and swelled with pride at their accomplishments, no matter how small. “Quiet dignity and grace” were the words used by Andrea’s son Jason to describe his mother. “She had a perfect blend of wisdom and sincerity with a subtle undercurrent of delicious humor,” he said. Andrea loved books and enjoyed discuss- ing the subtleties of the English language. “She took delight in the turn of a phrase and perfect timing of a clever joke,” said Jason. As a lifelong learner, Andrea was a natural teacher, sharing her knowledge with passion and enthusiasm and providing one-on-one mentoring to students who needed her help. She refused to indulge in gossip, hold a grudge or make snap judgments, and she listened thought- fully to people from all sides of the political spectrum. She maintained her wonderful outlook on life and never complained or felt sorry for herself, even when facing illness and other dif- ficult challenges. Her son Mark said his mother had a magical gift for making everyone she spent time with feel like the most special person in the world, the center of her universe. As the family grew, she welcomed each new addition and made each feel like part of the family. She was never afraid to leave her com- fort zone and encouraged her children and grandchildren to be comfortable with their own identities. Andrea is survived by her cherished children, Mark Daniel (Pamela Sylvor) Page, Jason William (the late Jinks Jervey-Page) Page (and his beloved, Julie Hoskow) and Sarah Leslie Page; adored grandchildren, Noah Myles Page, Benjamin Maxwell “Max” Page, Maya Raine Page and Sydney Rose Page; Julie’s children, Shayne and Aidan Hoskow; dear brother, James W. Burdick (Judith Rubens Burdick); nieces and nephews, Amy Strasner, Laura Rubens Burdick (Alex Hartman) and Dr. Andrew Rubens Burdick. She was the beloved wife of the late David K. Page; devoted daughter of the late Ben and the late Mary Burdick; daughter-in-law of the late Milton and the late Hilda Page; sister-in-law of the late Nedra Strasner. Interment wasat Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1720, Detroit , MI 48243-1802, (313) 566-8200, www.detroitriverfront. org/ways-help/make-donation; the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, 5470 Chene St., Suite 205, Detroit, MI 48211, (313) 246-4250, www.chamber musicdetroit.org; Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 218, Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 964-6994, chmfoundation.org/ ways-to-help/donate-now; or Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 260, P.O. Box 2030, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303, (248) 642-4260, www.jewishdetroit.org/ donate-online. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. • continued on page 64 Feature your business with our new way to advertise, on our website. 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