QVC fashion powerhouse Jeanne Bice dies: 1939-2011

Wisconsinite-turned-Floridian Jeanne Bice of the Quacker Factory has died. Last month it was disclosed she had cancer.  She laughed all the way to the bank by building a $50M company out of those crazy holiday sweaters that became a year round favorite to followers.  She was as famous for her easy conversation as she was for rocking a colorful, signature headband.

Bice welcoming Isaac Mizrahi to the QVC family

She often talked about not achieving her dreams until later in life (60) but it was a celebration of reaching, not all of the lost years. No word on what will happen to the line that keeps QVC quite happy.

She started wearing the headbands as a way for people to remember her other than “the fat one” (as she put it).  It worked.  She remarked that when she moved to Florida, it served dual purpose in keeping her hair out of the way with the humidity.

July 20, 1939-June 10, 2011
A Life of Love

Jeanne Bice loved life. From her childhood in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-taking care of her baby brother Dick, all through her married years to her adoring Butch in Ripon, Wisconsin, raising her beloved Tim and Lee, Jeanne was surrounded by love. Everyone loved to be at Jeanne’s house. That’s where the party was-everyday.

In the Rubber Duck Principle, Jeanne wrote this about Angels:

‘Sometimes we feel that we are all alone, as life brings us challenges to overcome and hardships to bear. But when we least expect it, help can appear. It may be a kind word from a stranger or a phone call at just the right time, and suddenly we are surrounded by the loving grace of God. Miracles happen everyday because angels are everywhere.’

Today, June 10, 2011, Jeanne joined the Angels who will make miracles happen forever.

God Bless Jeanne Bice. May she rest in Peace.

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Wearing my headband in tribute: