Adam CLARK

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Energetic, bright and very friendly youngster. Has started Pre-School classes. Will be a sport star.

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After school, went to work as a deep sea diver on the North Sea Oil Drilling platforms. Brought his earnings back and established Chattels, a company that puts up luxurious marquis tents and does catering for prestigious outdoor events and functions. Loves his children greatly.

Paul married Ronelle Sharon GREEFF on 17 May 2002 in Hout Bay, Cape, South Africa. Ronelle (daughter of Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF and Gayle Vivien GUNN) was born on 16 Dec 1969 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Qualified at Stellenbosch (MA) and became the Environmental Planner and Controller for all Cape Town City developments. Husband Paul Clark is the proprietor of Chattels who provide accommodation and catering for outside functions and events, and they have a wonderful son and daughter.

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  Gabriel Johannes (Johan) Greeff
• Phone: 021 883 3301

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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).

He fell off a ladder on 2 June 2006, broke his wrist, rib and spleen. The latter caused severe haemorrhage below the diaphragm, extreme breathing difficulty, and severe loss of blood pressure, not detected in the Mediclinic Emergency Room until near loss of consciousness, which would have led to asphyxiation and death - as happens frequently in such cases. Fortunately, at last minute, Dr Ansie Adendorff appeared, saw the patient, ordered a blood pressure test (=80/40). She immediately installed a saline drip (saving his life), ordered a CT Scan - which showed the spleen to be ruptured, and then summoned a surgeon for an immediate emergency operation to remove the spleen. Successful. A month later a double heartbeat condition which had been experienced over the past year (caused by an extra nerve in the heart muscle) resurfaced. This was diagnozed as a Smith Parkinson White Alternate Pathway Syndrome, and in August, the extra nerve was expertly severed by Electro Cardiologist, Dr Faisal Lorgat, with a radio-induction pulse (under local anaesthetic) using intra-venous probes which were passed from the groin into the heart, all visible on TV monitor screen.

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]

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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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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.

Started work at SA Railways on 1 Sept 1925. On 1 Feb. 1926, commenced electrical apprenticeship at Pretoria. From 1931 till 1936 worked in electrical Drawing office and on the electrification of the Natal railway line. Married, and with his wife, was sent to Holland, Germany and England for studies on electrical traction, and in 1938 achieved his degree at the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London and was accepted as a Chartered Engineer, M.I.E.E.. After outbreak of the war in 1939, returned to SA and became head of the Electrotechnical Drawing office, and also designed gunsights for cannons. Appointed as Electrical Engineer in Durban (1940), Cape Town (1941) and Kimberley (1943 till retirement in 1975) and Member of the SA Institute of Elect. Engineers. Developed great skill as cine photographer and bisley rifle champion. Elder in the DR Church, Kimberley.

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]

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Worked for the Rand Steam Laundry until married. Then a housewife and mother (two boys). Very accomplished vocalist with colorature soprano voice. Good tennis league player in Kimberley for many years.