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Lucie Jeanne "Jeannot" Barnes Seymour
Lucie Jeanne "Jeannot" Barnes Seymour, 84, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on August 1, 2015 at Brandon Woods. An opportunity for friends and family to remember and celebrate her is being planned for Saturday, 7 November 2015, at the Smith Center.
Jeannot was born on 7 August 1930 in Pierrefonds, France, where her father, Russell C. Barnes, a correspondent for Detroit News and her mother, Ruth Constance Ingalls Barnes, an Atchison native, were living.
She graduated from Birmingham (Michigan) High School and attended Western College for Women in Miami, Ohio. She later transferred to Monticello College in Alton, Illinois, to study sculpture under Hillis Arnold.
Jeannot worked professionally as a graphic designer for almost 40 years. While working in Kansas City, first as a greeting card artist for Hallmark and later for an international engineering firm, she met Todd Seymour. They were married on February 9, 1957 and their daughter, Ann Ingalls "Bunny" Seymour, was born in Lawrence in September 1958.
She returned to KU to study sculpture under Elden Tefft and completed her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in 1964 while working at the KU Bookstore.
She was Art Director with the Office of University Relations and its predecessors from 1967 to 1997. During her tenure with the University she designed a number of award-winning publications and was asked to do the artwork for the Chancellor's Christmas cards. Jeannot was also a two time runner up for Employee of the Year at KU.
In the early 1960's she worked with members of the Lawrence Arts Guild to establish the first Art in the Park.
A prolific designer, she illustrated several books on Lawrence and KU. She also supported the conversion of the Carnegie Library into the Lawrence Arts Center, actively participated in activities with the Meadowlark 4-H Club, volunteered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, served in the organization behind Trinity Episcopal Church's annual Ploughman's Lunch and designed and produced hand-crafted gifts for Trinity Treasures.
Jeannot was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Friends in Council, PEO and the University Women's Club.
She is survived by her husband, Todd, Lawrence; her daughter, Bunny Seymour (Tom Bierlaagh) and grandson Pieter Bierlaagh of Bethesda, Maryland and Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and her brother, John James Ingalls "Jamie" Barnes, of California.
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Dear Todd and Bunny,
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Jeannot's passing. I worked with Jeannot for 6 wonderful years at KU. She was a great boss, mentor and friend. I truly appreciate her free spirit, original style, boundless creative energy and her sense of humor. May we all be so lucky to share in the memory of her gifts. She will be missed.
With deepest sympathies,
Greg Crawford
August 13, 2015
Jeannot was such a free spirit & will be missed, Cara & Jim Connelly
Cara & Jim Connelly
August 13, 2015
You will be missed dearly
Patricia Bowie
August 10, 2015
Oh Jeannot only you could make us laugh after your death . . . your self portrait in the obituary is wonderful and we love you. Barb (Bishop)
Barbara Bishop
August 9, 2015
I miss you my friend. Tuesdays are not the same and never will be again. I am very grateful for the time I had with you.Todd and Bunny you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Georgie
August 8, 2015
Todd, I always liked Proverbs 31:10-31 when thinking about my wife, and from what I've read here your Jeannot sounds like a blessing to you. Verse 10 says, Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Gene Schimmel
August 7, 2015
Dear Todd and Bunny, I'm really saddened to hear of Jeannot's death. I worked with her many years at KU and she was a wonderful mentor and dear friend. I always admired her independent spirit , wit and style. She was an original and it's so appropriate that you posted her self-portrait.
Sympathy and best wishes to you and your family.
Jan Morris Nitcher
Vinland, KS
August 6, 2015
Todd and Bunny,
What a wonderful life Jeannot had with her family and friends. My first thought after learning Jeannot passed was remembering her wonderful laughter when she would have time to come to our quilting group years ago. Also, how very talented she was. She will be missed by all those who dearly loved her presence.
Pam Mayfield
August 5, 2015
Jeannot was a truly creative soul. My father, Carl Lavery, had great respect for both Todd and Jeannot. Lawrence was richer for having them both.
Carol Lavery
August 3, 2015
Jeannot was a truly creative spirit. My father, Carl Lavery, had great respect for both Jeanonot and Todd. Lawrence was fortunate to have them both.
Carol Lavery
August 3, 2015
Todd, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Mary Seyk
August 3, 2015
To Todd and Bunny. So sorry for your loss. I remember her as a joyful person.
Joann Bowman Duncan
August 3, 2015
Dear Todd,
We were so sorry to hear about Jeannot and remember very fondly of the two of you and our wonderful years in Lawrence. She was an inspiration to many of us in the world of university publications. Take care.
Mary-Margaret Simpson
August 3, 2015
Dearest Seymour family,
Our hearts ache for you at this very difficult time. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and that we are here for you. Jeannot touched all of us and she remains in our hearts and her wonderful legacy lives on! With all our love and deepest sympathy, Marianne and Rex Watkins and our children Brooke, Lynne and Jay
August 3, 2015
To Todd, Bunny and all of your family, my heartfelt condolences at the news of Jeannot's passing... I remember her so fondly as a colleague and friend at KU and as a supportive and passionate lady who touched many lives.
God bless and peace to you all,
Jeremy Pilkington,
London, UK
Jeremy Pilkington
August 3, 2015
It was so great to see the "photo" you posted of Jeannot because it so much better represents her than any other picture would. She was a treasure to all who knew her or were touched by her art, and THAT'S a LOT of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bunny at this difficult time, but I firmly believe she saw a purpose to this life and fulfilled it beautifully.
Judy Heller
August 3, 2015
Dear Todd, it is with great sadness that I hear of your loss. I will tell Dad, and we will say a prayer for you and your family. Philip Henry
Philip Henry
August 3, 2015
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