14-10 2019 04:02
wrote:
Dear Deon,
We cannot express how sad we feel about your sudden passing. We thought we would be growing old together (and perhaps once owning a vineyard like we joked about). You personified South Africa to us and its spirit. You introduced us to billtong, de Weskus, crayfish galore, springbok rugby, Pilanesberg, snoek on the braai, Koeksisters, Hartenberg en Beyerskloof. Thank you so much for all these beautiful memories and for your generosity and hospitality!
After we had worked a whole Friday on a research project, I will never forget that you drove with your car the next day to the early miles of the Franschhoek pass to cheer me on when I was climbing it. This characterized you: you were always there to help and support people when they needed it. Every time I pass that specific spot on the Franschhoek pass now (near your favourite restaurant “La petite ferme") I see you standing there with your characteristic smile and witty eyes.
It is difficult to imagine that now we will not be able to 'braai another snoek' or to enjoy biltong or springbok together.
We thank you for being such a great man, and for being such a terrific friend and colleague! Thank you for your enthousiasm, for having been just who you were.
Dear Ilse, Chloe and Kylie,
Please accept our sincere condoleances.
Our thoughts are with you. It is hard to find words. We wish that the love of Deon for you, will give you strength and courage to move on.
Filip and Herlinde
14-10 2019 04:02
wrote:
Dear Deon,
We cannot express how sad we feel about your sudden passing. We thought we would be growing old together (and perhaps once owning a vineyard like we joked about). You personified South Africa to us and its spirit. You introduced us to billtong, de Weskus, crayfish galore, springbok rugby, Pilanesberg, snoek on the braai, Koeksisters, Hartenberg en Beyerskloof. Thank you so much for all these beautiful memories and for your generosity and hospitality!
After we had worked a whole Friday on a research project, I will never forget that you drove with your car the next day to the early miles of the Franschhoek pass to cheer me on when I was climbing it. This characterized you: you were always there to help and support people when they needed it. Every time I pass that specific spot on the Franschhoek pass now (near your favourite restaurant “La petite ferme") I see you standing there with your characteristic smile and witty eyes.
It is difficult to imagine that now we will not be able to 'braai another snoek' or to enjoy biltong or springbok together.
We thank you for being such a great man, and for being such a terrific friend and colleague! Thank you for your enthousiasm, for having been just who you were.
Dear Ilse, Chloe and Kylie,
Please accept our sincere condoleances.
Our thoughts are with you. It is hard to find words. We wish that the love of Deon for you, will give you strength and courage to move on.
Filip and Herlinde