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1. | Joshua Johan GREEFF was born on 30 Oct 2007 (son of Philip Johan GREEFF and Janine COETZEE). Notes: Expecting to be born in November 2007 |
2. | Philip Johan GREEFF was born on 4 Jul 1978 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa (son of Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF and Gayle Vivien GUNN). Notes: Having completed a B.Com degree at Stellenbosch, he went to London for a year, and was appointed as I.T. Manager for Octagon Marketing, Putney. After his return to Cape Town in 2002 he was immediately appointed in the same position at Octagon, Cape. His relationship with Janine, the PR and advertising producer, was more than just official business, and they were married in 2005. In January 2007 he switched to Coronation Fund Managers and works as their IT Manager in Newlands. He and Janine are expecting their first child, a boy, in November. Philip married Janine COETZEE on 2 Jul 2005 in Kuils River, Cape, South Africa. Janine was born on 14 Jul 1975 in Durbanville, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
3. | Janine COETZEE was born on 14 Jul 1975 in Durbanville, Cape, South Africa. Notes: Studied public relations and worked as the PR and advertising producer of Octagon Marketing in Cape Town, before marrying Philip Greeff, and taking up a job as External Communicator for the Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life, who awarded her a prize of a cruise for two on the luxury liner the “7 Seas,” from Vancouver to Alaska in June 2007.
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4. | Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF was born on 16 Nov 1942 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa (son of Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF and Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY); died on 22 May 2011 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa. Other Events:
Notes: Grew up in Kimberley; Kimberley Boys' High School; matriculated (1st c.) in 1959. Studied at Stellenbosch University, majoring in Geology and Chemistry. Was the Cheerleader for the Maties at their Intervarsity rugby matches against UCT 1961 and 1963; Received B.Sc in 1964; M.Sc(Fracture Systems and the Kimberlite Intrusions of Griqualand West) in 1968; Ph.D. (Geohydrology of a typical catchment in the Cape Supergroup) in 1992. Captain and champion of the Maties student golf club in 1965. Employed by AngloAmericanCorp (as a De Beers Exploration Geologist) at Koiingnaas on the Namaqualand Coast (1968-69), and Bulawayo Rhodesia (1969 -70), and then became a lecturer in Geology at Univ. of the Western Cape (1970), and at Stellenbosch University (1971 until retirement Dec. 2002). Served the Stellenbosch Commando for ten years, retiring with rank of Captain in 1981. With wife Gayle, have resided at 3 Transvalia Avenue in Stellenbosch for 38 years, and raised our five children. Became well known for successful location of groundwater sources by magnetometer and airphotos. From late 1990's assisted Ukukhanya Mining Limited (as geological director) to procure mining rights on 7 farms along Vaal and Orange Rivers near Douglas. Served as Elder in Presbyterian Church, and on the Rhenish School Committee (Primary & Secondary Schools). With Anglican Rev. Peter Twycross formed the Stellenbosch Christian Fellowship (now The Vineyard Church). Took his family to Israel on 9 month sabbatical in 1985 to do geohydrological research work, and serve as volunteer at the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem from July to November (assisting with the Feast of Tabernacles Celebration) Serve as ICEJ Representative (RSA), and from 2000 as National Director. Organized & annually led groups from RSA to Israel for the Feast Celebrations 15 times. In August 2006 - awarded the Jerusalem Prize for support of Israel by the World Zionist Organization, - a mounted, silver clad shofar (rams horn). Gabriel married Gayle Vivien GUNN on 30 Dec 1966 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa. Gayle was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Philippolis, O.F.S., South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
5. | Gayle Vivien GUNN was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Philippolis, O.F.S., South Africa. Notes: Has the most beautiful blue eyes you will ever see. Star Hockey player for Convent High School in Kimberley, and for Griqualand West Schools. Also won Tennis championship trophies at Girls High School and at Convent. Has played social tennis since 1970 in Stellenbosch, and still plays an outstan-ding game there twice a week at the age of 60, having still a superlative figure and physical condition. Absolutely the most wonderful wife and mother, with great knowledge and application of Biblical Truths, Health Foods and Essential Organic Medications.
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8. | Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Lichtenburg (son of Gabriel Johannes (Jan) GREEFF and Carolina Petronella (Totie) DE WET); died on 18 Aug 1976 in Kimberley. Notes: Named after his father's good friend General Jan Christiaan Smuts (Later Field Marshal and also Prime Minister of SA) who agreed to be Godfather to his youngest son in 1906. Gabriel married Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY on 16 Feb 1935 in Melville, Johannesburg. Wilhelmina was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Witgatboom, Christiana, Transvaal, South Africa; died on 19 May 1995 in Strand, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
9. | Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Witgatboom, Christiana, Transvaal, South Africa; died on 19 May 1995 in Strand, Cape, South Africa. Notes: B3c3d6e6f2g1h2i6
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