Johan van der Westhuizen

Oupa Johan was a Karoo farmer of the old school — up at four, kind to every animal, generous to every neighbour. Eighty-five years of an honest, faithful life. He leaves behind Elize, three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Tributes & reactions

Tributes

Anonymous

16 Nov 2024

Rus in vrede, Oupa. 'n Lang en mooi lewe.

Elize van der Westhuizen

9 Sep 2024

Pa, jou hek bly altyd oop in ons harte.

Werker op die plaas

19 Aug 2024

Oubaas was 'n goeie man. Hy het my familie soos sy eie behandel.

Buurman Pieterse

17 Aug 2024

Oom Johan het my pa se trekker reggemaak op 'n Sondagaand. Daardie tipe man.

Songs

Pelgrimslied

Ek stap met 'n lied in my hart langs die smal pad na bo…

Songs

How Great Thou Art

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander...

Order of Service

Diens

1

Ds. Frans Marais

Welkom en gebed
2

Elize

Lewensskets
3

Klein-Johan

Familie-eerbetoon
4

Ds. Frans Marais

Boodskap

Service details

When: Tuesday 26 May 2026 · 14:30
Where: NG Kerk Graaff-Reinet, Bourkestraat
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Reception: Tea on the farm afterwards — everyone welcome.

Johan van der Westhuizen

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