Debra A. Seeger

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Debra A. Seeger, Lawrence, KS passed away in her home at the age of 69.

Debra was born on September 26, 1952, in Atchison, KS, to Bernard and Betty (Artman) Seeger. She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School. She attended Durham University, Kansas State University and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kansas in 1988. She chose to stay in Lawrence to raise her son and eventually earned a Master’s degree.

Debra was a talented textile/fiber artist, seamstress and painter. She also enjoyed photography and gardening. She spent many years traveling and selling her work at art shows. She taught art classes to her homeschooling group and at the Lawrence Art Center. She genuinely enjoyed sharing her passion for art with her students. Debra had a deep faith and love of Christ and enjoyed being involved with her church. She had many friends and loved to laugh and spend time with them. She enjoyed meeting people from all over the world as a driver for Uber.

Debra was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Seeger. She is survived by her son, Ashley Seeger, her mother, Betty Seeger-Baker, step-father, Frank Baker, brother, Tim (Judy) Seeger, sister, Tricia (Eric) Domsch, nephews Jared Seeger and Evan Domsch, niece Maya Domsch and a large extended family.

A memorial service will be held at Family Church of Lawrence on December 29, 2021, at 10:00am. Inurnment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Atchison, KS at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Debra’s name to Van Go, Inc. and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.