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Rachel Swillum
November 5, 2024
Sending thoughts and prayers for his family and friends on the anniversary of his death. May the Lord give them comfort and peace.
Troy Kaullen
March 3, 2024
I remember playing with Brett as kids. It was in Lexington, We lived just a few doors up the road. We played with our Star Wars toys, which was around the late 70's! I'm still living in Lexington, but every time I go by that house, I recall memories of Brett, and Bob, Suzanne. I happned to be watching Star Wars with my daughter, and thought of Brett, so I googled his name, and was shocked to see this! I'm so sorry I didn't know! My condolences and prayers for everyone in the family!
Brent Clawson
January 20, 2016
I am so sad to hear of Brett's passing. I have so many good memories of our time traveling and competing with our bikes. Brett was one of the smartest, most talented people I've ever known.
j jackson
February 17, 2016
I remember seeing Brett at BMX contests and in bmx videos. Very sad to see he passed. He was a great bmx rider and a nice person. So glad he made the most out of life.
William Hughes
December 23, 2015
Il miglio fabbro ...
I knew Brett from his time in Boston: we first connected at Park Street and then quickly discovered we both went to BU. From there we found our mutual love of English and poetry. He was a tremendous blessing of friendship for that season of my life: a real kindred soul, witty, goofy, and sharp in equal measure. Anise and family, Kelli and I send you our love and our prayers. May God give you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Melissa Dull
November 23, 2015
Flashback to Blue Hole, the Cabin circa mid 1990s - a gathering of family and friends. We five settle into the evening on the front porch, post-dinner, post-card game, the ubiquitous white noise comfort of the 'crick' behind us; that source of serenity, that muse of the Laurel Mountains. I ask Brett to read us some poetry - he cheerfully obliges settled in his chair with soft voice and easy cadence that brings complement to the water rushing and crickets chirping. And to my novice ear I heard not dense, obtuse erudition, but accessible and engaging language into which I was instantly drawn and immediately moved. And Suzanne, dear Friend, my memory of your wonderful son will always be of that western Pennsylvania summer night, Brett sharing his craft at the cabin on Fall Run Road - and it was heaven on earth.
Dayna Coonce
November 17, 2015
Suzanne it is with great sadness that I send you this condolence. Word are not adequate at a time like this. Please know I am truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you at this unbearable time. Your friend from the past Dayna Coonce
Ginger Geyer
November 17, 2015
Brett was a wonderful presence at Laity Lodge a couple of years ago while there on sabbatical. He exuded kindness and what he wrote out there in the woods of Texas will be a lasting treasure.
Lisa Donovan
November 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brett's family. I knew Brett from working on the high school newspaper. He had this amazing ability to make everyone he worked with feel like someone special. He will be greatly missed.
CarolAnne Schroeder
November 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Anise and to your children in this difficult time of loss and sadness.
Love, CarolAnne
Harry and Alicia Williams & Leonel Ruiz
November 15, 2015
Dearest Anise, Avery, and Gus. My heart aches for you. Don't understand why these things happen. We had such a lovely visit last time you all were in Corpus Christi. I pray for healing and for peace in your hearts. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you now.
Johnny & Donna Thompson
November 14, 2015
Suzanne and family, Johnny and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God to wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort. Suzanne, sending you lots of love. Hope to see you soon.
Warren Farha
November 13, 2015
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of this sweet and kind man, with whom I've been friends for too short a time. Anise and family, I haven't met you but mourn your profound loss. My prayers will be for your comfort and for the repose of his soul. Memory Eternal!
Warren Farha
Eighth Day Books
Paul Gilzow
November 13, 2015
Brett, you were always someone I looked up to in high school. I have many, many happy memories of hanging out with you, riding around, riding your halfpipe, skating+riding down at the lake of the ozarks, etc. I am truly sorry we lost touch after high school. But you didn't exit my thoughts. Whenever I'd see someone on a bmx bike, I'd think of you. Even my kids know your name. Know that you positively influenced many people and had a life-long affect on them. You will be missed.
Victoria Yeager
November 13, 2015
Anise and family,
HC and I were so sad to hear about Brett! He must have been a special man
considering the great family he married into! Wishing you all peace and comfort! Love,Vicki and HC... Kerrville
Justin Allen
November 13, 2015
Brett was someone I looked up to growing up in Jefferson City, Missouri. I know that his generous spirit and dedication to his passions influenced me and a lot of other people.
Peggy Robison
November 13, 2015
I remember the first time I met Brett as a child at a family reunion. I saw him again years later at another reunion. He was happy to be with family and he was as warm and friendly as I remember his dad, Robert Foster. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. It was much too soon. Peggy Robison
Jan 2015 FL trip
November 12, 2015
We are thankful we were able to spend time with Brett on their family vacation to FL and
Suzanne in January. Our thoughts and prayers across the miles to Anise, Avery, Gus, and
Suzanne at this sad time. May the Lord give you his peace and comfort you.
All our love, Mrs G. Jane, Lee,
Skyler and Shannan Wayne
Naples, FL
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Kathy Neely
November 12, 2015
We met Brett at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - he quickly became our favorite "Prologue" speaker. We began to plan our theater dates for the bonus of learning from Brett. A kind and generous scholar, enthused about his topic and eager to share with us. With just a few encounters over the years, he made an impression. Our love and prayers go out to his family.
David Schenker
November 12, 2015
Brett is very much alive in my memory, more than 20 years after I taught him in a single course at MU, and so he will remain. He had a brilliant mind, a wide-ranging curiosity, and the sort of infectious enthusiasm that lit up the room. I can only imagine what a wonderful teacher and father he must've been. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with his family, colleagues, and students.
Kathryn Williams
November 12, 2015
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Pia Taavila-Borsheim
November 12, 2015
I met Brett at the Sewanee Writers' Conference. He was generous with his praise and insightful with his critiques, always smiling and encouraging the most open of discussions. He will be deeply missed, but we are glad his words remain.
Pam Ross
November 12, 2015
My heart is broken over the untimely loss of Brett. He has won his victory in Christ and will be waiting in heaven for his family and friends. Praying for peace and strength to you, Anise, the kids, and Suzanne. Much love, Pam
Jennifer Varney
November 12, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I hope you find peace and comfort from your family and friends :'(
Karen and Jim Chaney
November 12, 2015
Anise, children and extended family: we are so sorry to hear of Brett's death. I watched you both from many years ago, moving in the direction of both your marriage and careers. I know you have many wonderful memories of your lives together and i hope that those memories continue to keep Brett close to you. karen and jim chaney
David Larsen
November 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Please take solace in the many fond memories you have of Brett.
David and Anne Marie Larsen
Jon Sweeney
November 12, 2015
I was looking forward to getting to know Brett better in the years to come. We spent time together at a conference at USC earlier this year. He was kind and warm and thoughtful, as usual. William Blake said that death was like walking into the next room. May it be so. Peace, Brett
Sue Smedley
November 11, 2015
We love your whole family so much! We mourn in your loss of Brett being Dad, husband and son. And celebrate him being in glory at the same time. With great love!
Lane Schilmoeller
November 11, 2015
Brett was unique, funny, intelligent, and a great person to be around. Whether it was a late night working on the school newspaper or watching him on his bike, Brett energized his surroundings.
carlene ellerman
November 11, 2015
Praying for our Lord's peace for Brett's family and college community.
November 11, 2015
I am so saddened by this news. Brett was a dear friend and although I haven't been in contact with him for many years, I remember his generosity of spirit. He was just a lovely person! My condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Thorsen
Hannah Kelley
November 11, 2015
I only met Dr. Foster once, when he gave a single Shakespeare lecture in my graduate Reformation class. But I distinctly remember his kindness, warmth, and energetic spirit. I am so very sorry for your loss, but I am thankful that he left behind such a fantastic legacy through his writing and teaching. You will be in my prayers.
Gayle Schleicher
November 11, 2015
I am sorry about the loss of Brett. I wish the best for his family during this time of grief. I am thinking of you.
Kelley Biondolillo
November 11, 2015
I am so very saddened and I simply want to express my sorrow for your loss. And the loss to all that every met Brett. I only knew him for a mere moment through friends, (he came to dinner with us for Mike Holley's 40th) but he was so full of life, so giving and undoubtably an amazing man. Hugs to you all. Psalm 18:28 You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
Dianne
November 11, 2015
I was so sad to hear this. Brett was a wonderful, gracious, welcoming presence at Yale, and a gifted writer. My condolences to his family.
Michael Ball
November 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers have been and will be with the family, friends, and fans of Brett. What a success he made of his life. What a model of love his wife and children made of his struggle with illness. Love is a choice; blessed are they who choose it over and over. God's mercies be with you.
Elisa W.
November 11, 2015
I'm praying for Dr. Foster's family. He was a wonderful professor -- he truly enriched my time at Wheaton with his kindness, his knowledge, and his love of literature. So, so saddened to hear of this.
Wendy Murray
November 11, 2015
I wish to express my profound sorrow at Brett's passing. I met Brett a few years ago in Italy with Gordon College colleagues, and was immediately animated by Brett's largesse and sincere interest in me and my work. We communicated only briefly, by email, after that. But every exchange carried the same enthusiastic spirit of authentic interest and good will. In this time of sadness I have derived solace from others' tributes to him -- tributes of beloved friends and colleagues. I however, knew him only fleetingly and so do not feel equipped to write a "tribute." Yet, in his loss, I sense that though our time was fleeting, there was also profundity there. This short note of remembrance is not a tribute borne out of years of friendship since that we did not share. But Brett enlivened a warm corner of my (often) struggling heart and it is my prayer that, amid all other crowns he will surely wear, there might be an added one for the light he brought to me. I send my deepest condolences to all who loved him.
Billy Dempsey
November 11, 2015
Brett was such a delight in the time that I knew him while he was a student at Mizzou and dating Anise. He was a bright, soaring soul who knew Jesus deeply and loved Him wholly. I have such sweet memories of my times with him. I'm glad we've got more time ahead of us together with Jesus where we'll hear the Father say, "Behold I am making all things new!" After his struggle, he's ready for the new....
Jef Mindrup
November 11, 2015
Of all the things in heaven and earth, the earth is less one great one today.
Brett Foster was a friend and teacher to all.
Tonya Miles
November 11, 2015
I am deeply saddened about Brett's passing. He was such an incredible person who definitely made the world a much better place by his being in it. He was a great friend to me and will always hold a special place in my heart, including his mom and grandma. I still think of them every time I see Gone With The Wind. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, and mother. I can't even imagine what you're going through right now. Peace and love, Tonya
The Hultgren Family and Staff
November 11, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Grayson Carter
November 11, 2015
My condolences to Brett's family, friends, students and colleagues. I had the pleasure of working with Brett on academic matters, and came to treasure his wisdom and contributions to our joint efforts. He was uniquely gifted and a joy to know. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Rachel Swillum
November 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Brett's family. He was always nice, kind, and funny. I graduated from JC High School with him. Rest in Peace.
Mark Lattimore
November 11, 2015
Our most heartfelt condolences. I've encountered few souls as kind on this earth, always encouraging, even across time and distance. Grace and peace be with you all.
Mary Folkins Crumly
November 11, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brett. May God comfort you all and give you peace.
Friends
Matthew Thompson
November 11, 2015
Joe & Kerri Bryant
November 11, 2015
Our Dear friends, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Brett and cherish the blessing of knowing Brett and having you all as the best of friends and next door neighbors all our first years in Wheaton. We love you Fosters and you will be in our hearts and prayers.
The Bryant Family
Ann Johnson
November 10, 2015
My deepest sorrow to read this loss to our world. I went to high school with Brett and he was always the kindest, most gracious person ever. My condolences to his family and friends.
Tara Gee
November 10, 2015
All the love, thoughts, and prayers humanly possible to the Foster family. We love you all and will be there for you. --Steve, Tara, Megan, and Emily Gee
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