Jeanne Marie Platt

Jeanne brings a smile to anyone who knows her. Co-workers, bosses, friends, and family - Jeanne makes us want more of her. A year has passed but we carry the warm energy of her spirit within us as powerfully as ever. Let us eternally celebrate Jeanne, feel the joy of her love, and be thankful to know her.

It is so hard to put into words all that I feel about Jeanne and how much I miss her. I can only say that our world is a smaller and sadder place without her. I was always so surprised and somehow thrilled to hear about her latest interest and activity. She never ceased to amaze me with her talent. As I watched her grow up, she became such an interesting person, and she was living the life she wanted to live without compromising her ideals, which I really admired. I am so grateful that I got to spend time with her in California at and after John's wedding. I will always treasure our time together. Jeanne was here on this earth for too short a time, but while we had her with us she was a blessing and a wonder. We won't ever forget her and her lovely spirit.

Thinking about Jeanne today.

Jeanne~I will miss you forever and a day. I remember you always. Every "J" that I see, every owl I run across, every piece of your art remind me of how much you mean to me and so many others. Your time was cut short. Too short. I wish that I could have done something to help. I'm sorry I wasnt' there when you needed me most. That's what a mom is supposed to do~be there. I love the person you became. You moved to California and pursued your dreams. You accomplished your vision of being a writer, artist and ballerina! I'm proud of you and your many accomplishments. I think of you when I look at your art...wondering what message you were trying to convey. I would ask you what a painting meant and you would always smile and ask me what I thought it meant. I still wonder as I stare at your work and admire your talent. You made a difference in my life and I'm so glad I got to be your mom. Until we are together again, I love you honey. Mom

To everyone who signed this guest book: On behalf of myself and our familiies, thank each of you for sharing your kind words and memories of Jeanne with us. From the beginning Jeanne was very special, delightful, creative, talented and precious to us. It is so nice to see more of the lives Jeanne touched in this guest book, even from around the world. Our hearts are warmed by knowing that she was truly enjoying life and pursuing her dreams. And each of you enriched her life so very much. Jeanne left us suddenly and unexpectedly - and way too soon. We miss her terribly and it is such a very, very sad time. Thank you for your kindness and support. We will remember it always. Much love to you all.

Jeanne worked for me at iCopywriter as a freelance editor. She was thoughtful, insightful, and always willing to go above and beyond.

I was so saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family--you lost a wonderful person. I pray for strength and energy to get you through this time.

Jeanne helped publicize a novel I translated that came out this summer. She provided critical, friendly, and energetic support via email. I would have loved to meet her in person sometime and feel blessed to have worked with her.

Jeanne was my publicist at Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, and helped set up some recent readings for my new book as well as my husband Shogo's book in August. I had just met her at Stone Bridge Press's offices, and was delighted to finally get to meet the woman I had been exchanging emails with over the past 6 months about our books. It is rare to find a publicist who is as excited about a book as the author is herself, but Jeanne was that person--and more. She was extraordinarily enthusiastic, kind, diligent, smart, resourceful, creative and supportive. It was a great shock to us that she had passed away during our book tour, and we dedicated the readings she had helped set up to her. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Thank you Jeanne. You will live on in all your good deeds and in our hearts. The literary world has lost a bright light but it will never fade.

I know Rebecca through Wooddale Church and just wanted to offer my prayers and hugs at this time. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and pray that God will give you and your family peace and beautiful memories of Jeanne.

Lynn, Dave, Rebecca & John
I am so sorry to hear about Jeanne through Chris Hajney. Lynn, I know the nights you spent up late with her and worries of her diabetes. She fought a long road, but it sounds like she was living her dream. The pain you must all be feeling at this time. Take with you the great memories she has left in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during these hard times. She is an angle above watching over all of you.
Teri Byrne

My Dear Friend Lynn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. Jeanne sounds like an amazing woman with so much to be remembered for. May God keep you strong during this difficult time.

I'll write more in a personal letter to her parents about how important Jeanne was to us here at City Lights Publishers, but for now want to simply add to this testament to Jeanne's enormous spirit. Thirty years is too short a time for someone as valuable as Jeanne was, yet she achieved so much. I've never met such a consistently positive and grounded young woman. She was absolutely a pleasure to work with, and to know, and we're devastated at her loss.

Steve and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

I just learned of your loss from my nieces who live in Seattle friends of your daughter. She sounds as she fulfilled some of her dreams in having a full and active life as can be attested by the comments left here. I also lost a dear friend to this very crippling disease a few years ago. Both are now in heaven having crossed the Rainbow Bridge where there is no more paing and suffering, May she always be in your hearts and a cure for Diabetes come sometime in the future. My prayers/condolences for your family.....c k abts Emmett Id

Lynn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jeanne. She sounded like a beautiful person. May God bless you with strength. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie Drummer

I met Jeanne as a fellow student at SCSU. She immediately struck me as sensitive, intelligent and wise. Her art suggested all these traits even before knowing her. The sparkle in her eye and strong spirit confirmed what a wonderful and unique individual she was. And, although I am several decades older than her, age made no difference to her in embracing me as part of the crew. I'm so sad at her passing, but know that she will always be with me as a part of the richness of my life as I know she will to all who loved her and were graced to have known her. To her family: I hope the knowledge of her presence in so many lives helps to ease your burden at this time.

Jeanne was a good friend of my daughter Emilyn and I had the joy of meeting her several times. I remember how excited she was to be going to Califoria for grad school. She was a bright light in this world. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jeanne was a great friend who worked in my department at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, where we met. She was an artist and an editor, great with both images and words, and I will miss hearing and seeing Jeanne's thoughts. When Jeanne moved to California to pursue a career in editing, I admired her determination and chutzpah for doing what she needed to do to move her life in her chosen direction. I'm glad she was making headway, particularly lately, and she seemed so excited about her new residence and her life in the Bay area. Even though she had relocated to California, Jeanne was somebody I never wanted to lose track of, let alone lose forever. She was one of the deepest and most sensitive people I've ever met, one of the smartest, and one of the most creative. I think she experienced 100 years of thoughts, emotions, and actions in her short 30 years of life, and I feel lucky to have known her for even a few of them. She will be forever missed. Goodbye, Jeanne. I love you!!

I was shocked to learn of Jeanne's passing. I volunteer at the MIA, and had worked with her. She was a kind and gentle spirit, with a beautiful smile. Her family must be very proud of her. Look at all the lives she has touched all over the world in her young life. What an amazing person!

I will always remember Jeanne's beautiful smile! And how fun Rebecca, Jeanne and John were together! She is missed!
Love, Stacey and family

Dear Rebecca and family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. May the memories warm your hearts in this time of loss. Gavin sends a hug your way Rebecca... You are heavy on his mind.
Warmly, The Piatt Family

We know these are trying times for you, may God give you the strength to get through this difficult process. We love you so much, and our heartfelt sympathies go out to your entire family. With Love, Angelo, Kelly, Eleni Vatianou

As an author published by Stone Bridge Press, I was lucky to have worked with Jeanne during her sojourn there as both a publicist and an editor. She was tops in every way, and a delightful person with whom to work. I was looking forward to having her edit my next book. It is a great loss. My heart goes out to the family. Frederik L. Schodt

I have the privilege of working with Jeanne on several Public Art projects here in Minneapolis. Jeanne did passionate and stunning work and was a sweet and kind friend though out all of our time working together. To Jeanne's family and closest friends: I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful Jeanne.
Marilyn Lindstrom

To my dear Lynn and Rebecca: I am so sorry for your loss of your dear daughter and sister. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.

Steve and family:
Prayng for you and the whole family.
chip and joan heady

Rebecca, John, Lynn & Dave, Steve & Anne & family- Our hearts are broken for your loss. You will be on our hearts and in our prayers. We will be praying for the Lord to bring you His peace and His comfort.

While I had only just met and knew Jeanne for three days in New York this past May, I felt like I had made an instant lifelong friend. I am so saddened and shocked by her passing. Jeanne was an incredibly kind, generous, loving, and adventurous soul. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all who love her.

We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember how fun it was to hang out with Jeanne and will think of her whenever we see dinosaurs (especially albino dinos) and hedgehogs. We are so fortunate to have met Jeanne in St. Cloud and to have kept in touch while she lived in Minnesota. Halloween parties at Jeanne's were always the best.

Darling you will be missed!

Love always from the Wittenbergs

To Jeanne's family and loved ones, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a brave, beautiful person and she is sorely missed.

Jeanne was part of a great group of students at St Cloud State and it was my pleasure to know her as her professor and later stay in touch as a friend. I last saw her in San Francisco- we went out to hear some music and had a great talk about her ambitions. Looking at images of Jeanne now I realize that in every picture of of her you can see her sense of humor in her expression. She initiated endless fun and was so engaged with the people around her. I know we have all been influenced by her and I will continue to be. She was such a creative person in every aspect of her life.

I met Jeanne when she was finishing her studies in Europe.
She spent that Christmas with our family. What a special Christmas that was... She gave us a gift. These are Minnesota Snow Flakes, she said, when we were decorating the tree. We traveled around Slovenia and Croatia in those days. How much she enjoyed every new view, every new place we visited, either in the Alps or at the Adriatic Sea. I still cannot believe she is gone... But every Christmas when I will decorate the tree she will be there with us.

Lynn & family,
I will be thinking and praying for peace for you and all who knew Jeanne. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Arlene Cordell
Eden Prairie Schools

I was Jeanne's employer at Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley. We were so happy to have had her with us over the past year. She really connected with authors, had a sure grasp of details, and was a wonderful person to work with. Our sincere condolences to all her family.

Dear Steve,
You don't know me, but I had the pleasure of working with your daughter, Jeanne, a brilliant and talented young woman. She was my publicist at Stone Bridge Press. Jeanne was a delight, with a verve and artistic intelligence that was positive and electric. She was a dear, dear person, and I am so grateful to have had an opportunity to know and to work with her (We almost won the Bram Stoker award together for my novel, which she was publicizing).
I lost an infant daughter and, when I was a girl, I watched my parents unravel after the drowning of my thirteen-year-old brother, so I know how devastating this is. Time and experience have taught me that faith is a strength that moves us through the sorrow and the commitment to be stronger for the one we've lost.

A road I know we all must one day go,
But not so soon as yesterday, today.
—Lady Murasaki Shikubu, The Tale of Genji

Wherever our loved ones go, we follow in an instant. So we prepare.
love and light,
Linda

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult and sad time.
-Erica Ford

I was so sorry to hear about this news. Jeanne was a student of mine one summer at SCSU in digital storytelling. While preparing for this semester's coursework this past week, I was remembering the excellent work Jeanne produced based on a Czech fairy tale. I plan on showing it as an inspiring reference for other students.

That is so very sad news. I met Jeanne here in Olomouc years ago . She participated on Study art in Czech Republic program) I was her teacher of drawing and painting...Her work was excelent ! I still have one of Jeanne's drawings on the wall in my office. She was so sensitive and authentic. I will never forget her smile...

Steve and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Jeannie. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Death is not forever, love is.

Steve,
I was so sorry to hear about Jeanne. Know that family is praying for you and here to lean on when needed.