Catharina Cornelia van der Westhuizen, born Mynhardt on the 3rd of February 1933.
Today its the birthday of a very special person in my life. The woman who gave me life, who taught me values and the joy of giving. The most wonderful Mom. An extraordinary human being. Im so blessed to call her Mamma. Not a day go past that I don't wish I could spend time with my parents. I ❤️ you. And miss you tons. Thank you for leaving us a wonderful legacy to enjoy and be proud of.
She was born in a family of 4 children. The only girl and second oldest. She lost both her parents at an early age and was raised by her grandparents. Her granny was in a wheel chair and my mom had to help with the younger boys, so I think her mother's instinct was very strong, thats partly why she felt all the boys in the army was hers. She had a very strong sense of responsibility and cared very deeply about everyone. That made her the perfect candidate to be in the role she carved out for herself on the airwaves of the SADF radios. She wouldn't take no for an answer and would not leave a single stone unturned in her quest to help and serve and save lives.
She will always be fondly remembered as call sign 91 or Tannie Pompie. She was one in a billion!!!
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