Who is the oldest living ex omunder?

Started by Andrew Darné, July 25, 2007, 11:03:09 PM

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Alfred Boehme

I remember uncle Jock he used to work in Engine bay with my dad and his wife was also involved with the horses riding club, Chris used to work with my brother in law Steven Rudd in Cape Town I think it was SA Nylon Spinners

Alfred

barb (Fry)

Michael, Flora does remember your mom.
she says well done on site
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix

Michael Alexander

OPS 1976-1982 : CBC 1982-1988

darryl weidemann

Reading through  the listings it still seems as though my grandmother ,as warren mentioned , is the oldest living ex oranjemunder. I cant say exactly  how long she lived there but it had to have been the better part of 10 yrs. She's now 93 years old .   
of course i am in shape...i'm round

SandyB

For  Bobby  a  picture  of  a  reunion  with  Flora  Fry ..   Ena  Bennett , Eddie  Daniels ,  Mom . Flora  Fry .. about  10  yrs  old  this pic ..
To see  sometimes  requires that you  first believe .

Ricky Barron (RIP)

My mom and dad, May and Abby Barron and sister Linda arrived in 1951, long before any tarred roads (from early photos I don't believe there were roads at all!). I was born in O'mund in December '52 (when they still had male nurses) and my younger sister Valerie cleared her lungs for the first time in May '54. My mom has just turned 80, and is still in touch with Kath and Ralph webbstock, Tony Dunster, Paddy Marx, Nancy Stocken and many more that I cannot remember (although she does clearly). I believe Viv Reyneke was born there as well and he is older than me, although I don't think he beats 1947 as the earliest born there!

bobbysmith

many thanks sandy,i had a rite lump in the throat  looking at that pic,many thanks bro

Val Kidd (nee Barron)

Yes, Brian and Bill Fry were brothers and I thought Martha was terrific aftr putting butterfly stitches in my knee instead of nylon thread !!!!  Playing cricket with a parrafin tin as wickets, had it's own dangers.

Val Kidd (nee Barron)

My folks arrived in Oranjemund in 1950 and stayed until 1972 - Mom is 80 yrs old and still very sprightly.

Richard Opperman

I spoke to Flora Fry and Mrs Bennett at Fred's funeral.
She still stays in Kirstenhof area.
OPS 1961-1968. Huguenot High 1969-1973.
Military Service Jan 1974-June 1975.
Worked in Oranjemund July 1975-March 1979.

Life's journey is not to
arrive at the grave safely
in a well preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting
'..holy sh*t ..what a ride!

SandyB

Richard  Opperman ..  How are you  .. Keep  the  memories  flowing  and  share  them .. seems  we  all  have  the  same good   memories  ..    Sandy
To see  sometimes  requires that you  first believe .

Alfred Boehme

#41
Hi Robert, I visited Charly last week sent him your regards he looked at me as if to say how do I know you, I told him about our web site.

Lets see if he registers

Alfred

barb (Fry)

Hi, could anyone help but mom, Flora says she thinks Lawrence Grieg (Rec club) and or Anna Resca (main office) may take the price for oldest ex O/munders.
??
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix

Michael Alexander

Aunty Anita Reschka, turns 83 in November, and the lady is still going strong, ex oranjemunder and Kolmanskopper!

That lady has some great stories....

:)
OPS 1976-1982 : CBC 1982-1988

Paul Alexander

Would seem though that Aunty Marge, Warren and DahRils gran still takes the cake at 94 tho