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Elisabeth Marie Villeré Tidmore

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Elisabeth Tidmore Obituary

At 11 minutes to noon on December 29, 2014, Elisabeth Marie Villeré Tidmore ascended to the greatest soiree imaginable - the eternal one. Known as "LouLou" to her friends, she radiated a charm to all, and a grace which shall never be forgotten. A descendent of one of the founding families of New Orleans and Louisiana's first native governor Jacques Phillippe Villeré, she nonetheless had a singular ability to make anyone feel noble and special, regardless of their circumstances. A professional artist, she began her career working for the Times-Picayune's advertising department and later served as Art Director for a major department store chain-upon completing her studies at USL and Tulane. In her freelance work, she designed everything from the doubloons to direct mail pieces. But, her renown came from her pen and ink 'jazz scenes' of New Orleans second lines and her impressionistic paintings of the Creole life of this city. Exploding on to the local art consciousness with a one-man show in 1973 at Le Petit Theatre, LouLou's jazz scenes were described as "sensitive and colorful with the players themselves" displaying a unique personality in each composition. Her paintings ended up being hung in galleries all over the city and all over the world, with a piece most recently up for auction at Sotheby's in London. Besides her tenure with the New Orleans Art Association, her charity work is too numerous to mention. From the New Orleans Opera Guild to the Grass Roots Garden Club, LouLou tirelessly gave of her time and efforts. A memorial service will be held at 6330 St. Charles Avenue at 4 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2015, with a reception to follow. The family requests that any friend attending the service who owns one of LouLou's paintings please bring it to display on Saturday. The daughter of Plauché and Elisabeth Wolfe Villeré, she is survived by her husband David Borden Tidmore and her son Christopher, as well as siblings Plauché, Maurice, Lucie, and Denise. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to the Bicentennial reenactment of the Battle of New Orleans on Jan 9, 10 & 11, a cause close to her heart, by going online to www.LAlivinghistory.org/give

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2014.

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Eileen O'Shea

November 6, 2015

To you, Chris Tidmore, I offer condolences after learning of your mother's passing. I enjoyed your narration on the "Creole Queen, ""recently and followed Google to this site.
It is so difficult to lose one's mother. My thoughts are with you...

March 20, 2015

Borden - I have only just heard about LouLou. I'm so sorry. She was a radiant person, charming and so lovely to me. She encouraged me and helped me begin painting again. I looked forward to my time with her every week. What a loss for your family and for her friends.

Debbie Mitchell

Carol Bloom Paine

January 19, 2015

So sorry to hear of Lou Lou's passing. We went to Holy Name together, and enjoyed meeting together again at our recent reunions. Her grace and humor will be missed.

Darlene Herreros

January 7, 2015

Our sincere condolences to and your family..
May she rest in peace.

clc

Philip & Judith Luchsinger

January 4, 2015

Judith & I enjoyed the fellowship and playing bridge with Lulu at Chateau CC. She will be missed by her many friends

Good time at Chateau

Philip & Judith Luchsinger

January 4, 2015

Sandra Heigle

January 3, 2015

To the Tidmore Family:
On behalf of the Fortier Class of 1962, I send our deepest sympathy on the recent passing of our friend and classmate, LouLou. I was the Editor of the 1961 and 62 Tarpon Yearbooks and LouLou worked closely with me on the art work for the yearbooks. She was always so enthusiastic in all her undertakings and loved producing beautiful artwork. Each classmate who has a yearbook has inherited a rare jewel by having LouLou's artwork to remember.
Sandy Heigle, Chair
Fortier Class of 1962 Reunion Committee

Dolly Campbell Jacobs

January 3, 2015

Borden and Chris,
My mom Lucy always called her "woo-woo" because she was the life of every gathering. She made me feel like I was the most amazing human being she had ever met... Heaven is in for a treat and God will enjoy dancing with Lou Lou as will my
Mom. My love and prayers are with you today.
In the Hope and Promise of Easter

January 3, 2015

In this time of need and comfort, when the grieving are weak, they're also powerful. Gain strength through God's promises. (2 Cor 12:10)

Eean McNaughton

January 3, 2015

Chrs, you have my sincere condolence on your mother's passing. The obutary describes a wonderful person and talented artist. You were fortunate to have had her as your mother.

Darlene Braden

January 2, 2015

Rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

Jeanne Charlebois

January 2, 2015

Lou Lou had such a beautiful spirit! She will be fondly remembered in those hearts she touched. We will miss her. May she rest in peace...

cheron brylski

January 2, 2015

Dear Chris: You were a loving caregiver to your mom. This is such a reflection of what a strong and giving person you are. I know she's proud of you.

Ben and Elizabeth Janke

January 2, 2015

Very sorry to hear of LouLou's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Borden and Chris.

Kikie Priddy

January 2, 2015

So very sorry to hear of LouLou's passing. We certainly had some fun times together & I will truly miss her. I'm grateful that she's no longer suffering & the pain is gone. She made me laugh on so many occasions & was a joy to be around. Our loss is Heavens gain. RIP. Love, Kikie

Terry McIntosh

January 2, 2015

Chris, I was so very sorry to read of your mom's passing! My prayers are with you in this difficult time!!

TerryMc

louise buisson-jenkins

January 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know our cousin is looking down on the both of you.

Caroline Park

January 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Your mother has always made me feel welcome even from the first *tide* that we met.

Shay Villere

January 1, 2015

As her young nephew in the 1980's, she always made me feel cared for and handsome, through her hospitality while playing with cousins and her numerous compliments on my young self's accomplishments. I already miss her very much but I know that she is lighting up the heavens with her beautiful art and beautiful soul. May the Lord enjoy this wonderful woman as much as we all did.

January 1, 2015

Christopher and family,

My condolences to you and yours. Your Mom was a spectacularly talented woman.

Best, Norma Jane

Merrel Holley

January 1, 2015

David and Christopher, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. Merrel

Peggy Maught

January 1, 2015

Mrs. Tidmore was delightful, spirited, and filled with laughter. May fond memories and good times shared ease her family's sorrow at this time. My prayers and condolences.
Peggy Maught

Lucie Løkkegaaard

January 1, 2015

To my wonderful big sister. Lou Lou was always very kind to me. I will miss her very much. I was glad I got to see her and be with her so much when I was in the States in Oct.20014. I will miss not being able to talk to her , she always had good advice to give me, and she had a great sense of humor and was great at telling jokes. Miss you , Love, Lucie

January 1, 2015

Our hearts are so sad for you both and to know she is gone from our lives. We shall deeply miss her.
Love, Diane & Hamilton Bruni

Kathryn Mouton

December 31, 2014

Christopher, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. Please know that my prayers will be for her, you and your family.

Dean Arnold

December 31, 2014

Chris and Borden,

We are very sorry for your loss. We loved LuLu. She was always a hoot to be around. She was a great aunt and sister. I donated to Louisiana Living History Foundation in her honor on the behalf of Lucie. My mom and I are very glad we got to see her in October and spend some time with her while in NOLA. She will be missed!

December 31, 2014

Borden and Christopher, my heart hurts. LouLou was a wonderful person. I loved spending time with her playing our board games and cards together. She was a master at sharades by the way. She will be well missed . Love Lisette ( as she would say, " her Barbie Doll Zet"!

Charles Terrebonne

December 31, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of the great loss.....she was such a strong lady and so sweet and vivacious,,,,I was so lucky and fortunate to know her....Charles P. Terrebonne

Henry & Helen Singreen Cooper

December 31, 2014

Wow, Christopher, Hy told us...we send our sincerest sympathy ...to ALL the family. (Really nice obit btw !)We will see you Saturday ...and look forward to seeing so many of your family whom we remember with love and haven't seen in ages !

Pam Ortiz

December 31, 2014

My heart goes out to all of LouLou's family as I know she was very close to her siblings and to Borden and Chris. She was a charming and sweet lady and I loved the times we spent together playing bridge and socializing at various events. Her jokes were renown and delivered so well. She will be missed

Eve Barton

December 31, 2014

Dick and I have so many happy memories of LouLou. She always had a smile and a positive outlook on life. She was a fun friend who made the day a little brighter.
Eve and Dick Barton, Florida

Barbara Callender

December 30, 2014

You will be missed LouLou, my friend, RIP.

Sandy Rhein

December 30, 2014

LouLou was a wonderful person. She and Milton Zelman did all the art work for our Fortier High School year book and newspaper. Aside from being a wonderful artist, she was a beautiful person. She will be missed.

December 30, 2014

Gary and I are so sorry to learn of LouLou's passing. She will be remembered as a wonderful friend and greatly missed. Our prayers are with all of her families, Louise Schaefer

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