Jeanne Anne Martin-Bick

Jeanne Martin-Bick, age 71, died peaceably in her sleep on October 27, 2021 from complications stemming from pancreatic cancer. She fought the good fight until the end.

Jeanne was born November 14, 1949 in St. Louis Mo., to her parents, Maithel (Davenport) and Gerald Martin. She was initially raised in Joplin Mo. until her father was transferred by his company to the Kansas City Mo area in the mid 1950’s. The family settled in south Kansas City.

Jeanne attended her primary and secondary education in the Center School District, graduating from Center High School in 1967. Jeanne then went to Drury College in Springfield Mo for her initial undergraduate education, but completed her undergraduate work at Washington University in 1971. Her undergraduate degree was in psychology. Jeanne then enrolled in the psychology masters program at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Ks. She graduated with a masters degree in 1974.

Jeanne concentrated her work on infants and children, working with patients and their family. She worked as a developmental psychologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital from the mid 1970’s until mid 1990’s. At that point, Jeanne refocused her career on early childhood education, eventually becoming a Parent Educator in the Independence School District for the Parents As Teachers program. She finished out her career in early childhood education by becoming a teacher’s aid in a pre-school program. She retired from the Independence School District in 2016.

Jeanne loved to travel, especially to the places where her children were living at the time. She particularly enjoyed her trips to Germany where her daughter taught grade school, France, Austria, Switzerland, and to Senegal West Africa to see her son who was working in the Peace Corps. Most of all, she made four trips to Ireland to see her daughter, son in law and grandson, a place she most loved.

Jeanne was raised to believe in herself. Her parents taught her the value of good work and instilled in her a deep faith in God.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her brother John Martin in 2000, her father Gerald in 2001 and mother Maithel in 2002.

Jeanne is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Michael Bick of Independence, Mo. a daughter Mary Erin Miller (Chris) of Springfield Mo and son Jim Bick (Ally) of Denver, Co. She is also survived by two grandchildren David Miller and Katherine Miller of Springfield, Mo. Jeanne is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews with some great great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Jeanne was a wonderful human being who looked out for others. Her sense of humor was legendary. We will miss her laughter, her smile, her impishness, and creativity. Her passing leaves a hole in our hearts. We mourn her passing but praise the fact she is now cancer free living with her heavenly father, having the time of her heavenly life.

Services are scheduled November 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Jacob’s Well Church, 1617 West 42nd Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111. Family will be available for visitation after the service. In lieu of flowers, you can donate in Jeanne’s name to the church or to Avenue of Life, 500 North 7th Street Trafficway, Kansas City, Ks.66101.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600).