Herinneren is een vorm van ontmoeten…

Joyce, Martin, Karine and Floor,
Bart was a great man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was my boss, mentor for 20 years and friend for 35 years. He will be dearly missed, never forgotten and always always remembered for his zest of life. Knowing Bart has enriched my life and I will be forever grateful that he for many many years played a important role in my life. Farewell Bart and I know you are with the angels.

We have so many great memories of Bart--over 30 years--from when Martine first became a part of our family, back in 1986, in Harvard, Massachusetts. This picture is our last visit. We spent some wonderful days at "Chaletine" in the summer of 2016, enjoying great food and wonderful friends--friends who are really more like family. We love you all so much!

Lieve Joyce, beste familie,

Gecondoleerd met het droevig verlies van Bart. Ik heb Bart leren kennen in het European Office van the State of Illinois. Bart was een ware ambassadeur voor the Land of Lincoln, een bruggenbouwer tussen Europa en Illinois, met een immense kennis over wat deze staat zoal te bieden had. Hij kende de meeste Europese ondernemingen die er al gevestigd waren, vaak omdat hij betrokken was geweest bij hun eerste stappen in Illinois. Het was een plezier om met Bart samen te werken, vooral door zijn optimisme en dynamische karakter. Ik bewaar dan ook goede herinneringen aan Bart als collega en als mens.

Veel sterkte gewenst.

Johan van Gruijthuijsen

Dear Joyce, cousins, Martine, Karine & Floor and families.

We are sharing in your sadness as we remember Oom Bart.

Wonderful memories from his last visit to Cape Town on another sad occasion - the passing of his eldest sister, Joke Liesbet Smit. We celebrated her life 5 years ago and we will remember and celebrate Bart's life. May he fly high with the Angels and rest in peace.

Love from the family in Cape Town,

Joost, Lyndsey, Jacques and Melissa and family

I hated to hear the news of Bart’s passing. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Bart throughout most of his career leading the State of Illinois’ efforts in Europe. Bart was a wonderful friend, colleague, and mentor to so many. A true champion and leader for Illinois companies in Europe and for European investment in Illinois. Sending heartfelt sympathy and love to Bart’s wife Joyce, his three beautiful daughters and their families, and Sharon Stead dearest colleague and friend. Thank you for everything Bart. Your legacy lives on and you will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. Well done good and faithful servant.

Becky Schlouch