Bart Patrick Knowles, 54, of Pembroke Pines, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016, with his loving mother at his side. Bart was born on August 4, 1961, in Miami, FL, to Joyce and the late George Knowles. Graduated from Cooper City High School in 1979. Married his high school sweetheart, June Couch, and moved to Michigan were he raised his family, returning to Pembroke Pines in 2009. Bart was disabled, battling MS for over 18 years. His memory will always be cherished by his loving children, Ashley (Brian) Novak, Bart Knowles and Brock Knowles; his caring mother, Joyce Stuteville and her husband, Bill; brother, Kevin (Nhora) Adams and step-sisters, Terri Jennings and Tammi Martin. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made in his memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate. Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.
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Joyce Stuteville (8650 NW 18 St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024)
April 7, 2016, 12:00 am
To my Dear Son BART, I was fortunate and honored to be your mother. You brought such joy to my life. I wish I could have healed you from that terrible disease, but that was not possible. You are now in the hands of God and I know you are no longer suffering. It was a long, angry and painful journey for you but now it’s over. Rest in peace my beautiful son. I already miss you but I know we will meet again. I’ll love you forever!
JAMES AND VALERIE LANE
April 9, 2016, 12:00 am
We will always love you and keep you in our hearts. God Bless you always Bart.
Mark Benson (Palm Beach)
April 9, 2016, 12:00 am
Bart, may you rest in peace and forever watch over your loving family from your special place in heaven. May you reunite with all those who love you and have gone before and may the hand of God be upon you through eternity. Blessings to your Mom and children among all those who love you.
Rick and Tammi Martin (Livonia MI)
April 9, 2016, 12:00 am
Bart was a hard worker, loving husband and father! We have alot of great memories and will be deeply missed. He is not suffering anymore and is up in heaven reunited with dad! We love you! xo
Annette Thomas (Hollywood)
April 10, 2016, 12:00 am
Joyce, we were saddened to hear about Bart. You and your family will be in our prayers. So sorry for your loss, with our deepest sympathy, Annette and Bob Thomas
Larry and Jan Lowenthal (Cooper City)
April 10, 2016, 12:00 am
Joyce, we were saddened to read about the loss of your son at such an early age. Larry and Jan
Cameron Knowles (Durham, NC)
April 11, 2016, 12:00 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. When I was a little kid, Bart was like the cool older brother I didn’t have. I really looked forward to his visits. Later in life, he was very kind to my mom, and I know she enjoyed visits from his entire family when she saw them. Thinking of you all.
Cindy Healy & David O'Donnell
April 11, 2016, 12:00 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy on your loss. Cindy & David
Sharon McNally (Ft. LAUDERDALE)
April 13, 2016, 12:00 am
Bart I pray for your peace. May God Bless you…until we all meet again.
Kevin Adams (Sebring, FL)
April 20, 2016, 12:00 am
Hey Bart, I miss you Brother! I wish we could have spent more time together over the past 10 years or so. But I have a ton of Great Memories and a few I couldn’t put on this post, which just makes them that much better. LOL. And I really wish my kids would have had an Uncle Bart when they grow up! I’m just glad you are not suffering any longer. I’ll always love you and think about you & talk to you once in awhile so keep your ears open. Rest in Peace Brother. Love, Kevin, Nhora, Brock and Brooke.
Kevin Adams (Sebring, FL)
April 20, 2016, 12:00 am
Hey Bart, I miss you Brother! I wish we could have spent more time together over the past 10 years or so. But I have a ton of Great Memories and a few I couldn’t put on this post, which just makes them that much better. LOL. And I really wish my kids would have had an Uncle Bart when they grow up! I’m just glad you are not suffering any longer. I’ll always love you and think about you & talk to you once in awhile so keep your ears open. Rest in Peace Brother. Love, Kevin, Nhora, Brock and Brooke.
Deborah Gray Mitchell (Miami, FL)
May 6, 2016, 12:00 am
Joyce, I am so very sorry to learn of your son’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. Deborah