Guus Bos

Editorial Team · 2026-07-17

## Guus Bos 'Meester Bos' was known as the press officer for the Public Prosecution Service. In addition, he held numerous positions, particularly in the ecclesiastical and cultural sectors. The socially engaged Bos was an endearing person. The Frisian who was promoted to a Burgundian, passed away, shortly after a spinal operation, on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.  _Guus Bos October 5, 1941 - May 6, 2003._ **photo** © paul kriele, 1985 **Contents** * [Curriculum vitae](#Curriculum%20vitae) * [Obituary](#mr.%20Guus%20Bos%20overleden) * [Funeral service](#Uitvaartdienst) * [Memento card](#Gedenkprentje) ======================== ### Curriculum vitae Gustaaf Constant Maria Bos Guus Bos was born on October 5, 1941, in Leeuwarden. After his career with the province of North Brabant as a staff member in the Cabinet of the Queen's Commissioner, Bos came to the Public Prosecution Service of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1972. In 1973, he became public prosecutor in 's-Hertogenbosch. As deputy national officer, he was responsible for tracing war criminals and other political delinquents. Bos's commitment and merits as a board member included the Stichting Musical Den Bosch 800, Musica Ducis, Prins Bernhardfonds, Bosse Nova, Theaterfestival Boulevard, Vrienden van het Noordbrabants Museum and board member of this museum, Parochie Binnenstad, advisor to the Dutch Bishops' Conference, Stichting Fight For Live [AIDS fundraising], Stichting Bevordering Muziekleven in Noord-Brabant, Stichting 's-Hertogenbosch Muziekstad, Vereniging Sociëteit Casino, Vierkant Genootschap, Stichting Jazz in Duke Town, art committee Paleis van Justitie. ### mr. Guus Bos deceased [Newsletter Bastion Oranje, May 6, 2003] Today, May 6, 2003, Mr. Guus Bos passed away. Less than a month ago — recovering from a cervical spine operation — the 61-year-old public prosecutor suffered a stroke [April 7, 2003] from which he never fully regained consciousness. The Frisian, born in Leeuwarden, was as public prosecutor [since 1973] responsible for, among other things, economic affairs and environmental offenses, and as deputy national officer for tracing war criminals. To the public, he became better known as a press officer. “The problem of [youth] crime lies in the lack of upbringing and the individualization of society,” said Bos. Decisiveness and punctuality were his hallmarks, both in business and private dealings. But also his — sometimes mischievous — cheerfulness! Bos began his career as a staff member in the cabinet of the Brabant Queen's Commissioner. In his secondary ambitions, the tradition-minded Bos was chairman of Musical Den Bosch 800 in the eighties, chairman of the Brabant Chamber Orchestra, in the nineties a member of the church board Parochie Binnenstad, tie-wearer and standard-bearer of De Kikvorschen, board member of Fight for Life [AIDS relief] and advisor to the Dutch bishops' conference. Although he was a Frisian, Bos felt and was embraced by the Burgundian-Bossche spheres and traditions. #### Well-being of Mr. Guus Bos [Newsletter May 5, 2003] In a report dated May 5, 2003, about the condition of several prominent residents of 's-Hertogenbosch, the worrying condition of Guus Bos was also included: Things are getting worse for public prosecutor Guus Bos. The 61-year-old Bos, who handled press relations and environmental matters, suffered a stroke more than four weeks ago, leaving him partially paralyzed. His situation is worrying. Mr. Bos is still in a comatose state. After intensive nursing in the Carolus, he will be transferred to a nursing home this week. ### Funeral service In the funeral service in the St. Jan on Monday, May 12, 2003, friend Seth Gaaikema spoke, among others. Chief public prosecutor René Craemer also gave a short In memoriam. Craemer highlighted Bos's merits in the field of environment and economic affairs at the Crematorium in Vlijmen. These were the areas in which he had done pioneering work. Guus was a persistent type. Mayor Ton Rombouts mentioned Bos's merits and commitment to the city's cultural climate. ### Memento card On the memento card that brothers Pierre and Rudolf and sister Paula Lingbeek sent to family, friends and relations, the poem below by Jan-Clemens Lampe is featured: _his eyes_ _inviting challenging_ _questioning and searching_ _were closed_ _to see even more clearly_ _we close our eyes and_ _search for his_ _to cherish the image_ _that is dear to us_ © Jan-Clemens Lampe, May 2003. ### Vision As a press officer, Bos was convinced of the positive task of the press to inform the public about the meaning of justice for society. The public must recognize itself in what the judiciary does. Authority must be recognizable, according to Bos in an interview in 1985! This also concerned the distance between justice and citizens. The Frisian said about the residents of 's-Hertogenbosch that they are very hospitable, charming and cordial, but less accurate in keeping appointments. 's-Hertogenbosch is a city with allure and also a provincial town where an 'everyone knows everyone' atmosphere prevails. That sometimes makes you miss the feeling of freedom. Bos attributed the increase in crime to a lack of upbringing and the individualization of society. Unemployment also plays a role in these trends. There is too little attention for young people within the family, which leads to boredom, according to Bos. ----------------------------------------------------------- © paul kriele, July 15, 2003. / sources: interview November 28, 1985 for pk, articles in the Brabants Dagblad, Jan-Clemens Lampe, Nieuwsbrief Bastion Oranje