Buck (79) and June (76) Hewie recently exchanged one
corner of paradise for another when they moved from Marloth Park on the border
of the Kruger National Park, to our village for security and family reasons.
They bought U29 and are, as June enthusiastically says, “as happy as sand
fleas!”
Buck, born and bred in Pretoria, completed his
school education at the Pretoria Technical High School in 1956. After school he
became a qualified motor mechanic and continued further study in Civil
Technology. He later joined the South African Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) where he was engaged in
research and development projects on design, construction and maintenance of
roads. The
present excellent condition of our main roads is probably due to the knowledge
and efforts of Buck and his colleagues.
June was also born in Pretoria and grew up in the
Pretoria Zoo, where her father, a zoologist, used to be an assistant director.
After matriculating at Loreto Convent High School in 1958, she embarked on a
nursing career at the Andrew McColm Hospital in Pretoria. She studied part
time, and is a nursing graduate. June worked for many years at the Pretoria
Municipal Health Department. She ended an illustrious nursing career as Nursing
Service Manager at Tshepong Hospital.
Buck & June have been married for 53 years. They
have one daughter.
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