WILLIE ESTERHUIZEN (FOUNDER)

 

1956-03-28 : 2020-10-17

For the 21 years that God gave Willie extra time since he took ill in 1999 (the year Guardian Angels were founded), he lived for God's work, for his club members and for the community.  Loved and respected by his members, he preached the Word as it was from the Bible, nothing less, nothing more.  He believed that, doing it in any other way, you are a false profit.  Some hated him for that, tried their best to lift him out of his seat as leader of Guardian Angels Mcc, but his firm believes kept him going till the end

He opened up his heart and everything he owned, to all of those that needed God's word.  Pietersdeel, the farm that he surrendered to God as basis for his work, became the clubhouse and Bikers Chapel for members and the community, and the annual CATS Rally was held here as tribute for God's grace. In 2020 we had the last rally, then came Covid19, and then Willie's departure October 2020.  He knew it was time, and said his goodbye's to family and friends in Namakwaland where he was born and raised,  came back and took his wife on a final meal for their 46th anniversary, then prepared for his operation.

God took him home at 21:00 Saturday the 17th October 2020.  His departure was sudden, and we morn his death, but rejoice his everlasting life!  Gone but not forgotten, and to God the glory!  

To Peet Schoeman (Kimberley) who is now taking over as National President, and Peet Malan (Far East) as National Vise-President - may God give you wisdom and passion for the road ahead

SAKKIE BOUWER

What a sad, sad day for Guardian Angels . . . we are in mourning
for a husband, father and friend - a true warrior for Christ.
Our prayers be with Lindi and the family. 

Not another biker that went down, but a biker that went UP!
He will be dearly missed by all

HEIN BRANDT

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IN MEMORIAM

RUDI WOLMARANS
 28 October 2013
 Rudi was a well known biker in the community and his death
 came as a great loss to all.  Rudi got run down by a taxi in
 front of his shop in Bethlehem, which send shock waves through
 town - his untimely death was hard felt by everyone



 
     HEIN BRANDT
8 February 2013
Died tragically in a motorcycle accident on his way to the CATS
Rally.  A President for Bethlehem Chapter, but also a wonderful friend
and reborn Christian, and Hein's death is mourned by all




JOAN STOOP
died 1 January 2013
The most senior at 78, but also afounder member of Guardian Angels,
Joan had a strong relationship with her Saviour - suffering from Parkinsons,
she lived with her daughter Trudie (Secretary National) until her death

FANIE COETZEE - BOKSBURG
died 5 Augustus 2012
Fanie death in a motorcycle accident came as a tremendous shock to all
of Guardian Angels members over the country.  As President of East Rand Club he will be missed as a leader, mentor and Evangelist. 
                             

                                 RIA BRITS : BETHLEHEM
30 April 1957 - 1 May 2002
Working as a nurse at Medi Clinic and mother of 3 children,
Ria was married to Willem Brits when she died in a motor-
cycle accident at Plettenberg Bay, while on holiday. Referred
to as the quiet one, Ria was so proud of her badge and being
a biker for Jesus! We can never forget her laugh and the
eagerness to give input into club activities. As the first Guardian
Angel layed to rest, her death was a tremendous shock for all our
 members at the time. She will be dearly missed.

DAWID GREEFF : KEETMANSHOOP NAMIBIe

17 May 1956 - 6 April 2003

As appointed leader for the Namibie group, Dawid was a businessman with a passion for God's work - but his vision to start a club in Namibie never came to life. Shortly after receiving their badges, he and two very dear friends attended a Woord & Aksie camp in Okahandja and was returning home the Sunday evening when they were all killed in a motorcar accident near Mariental. Younger brother of Trudie
Esterhuizen (National Secretary), he was married to Susan with 3
children and 2 grandchildren. He died on the birthday of his youngest
                              grandchild.

ANDRE : BOKSBURG (no photo available)
Died 2005/09/07

Andre died on his way to the Faith Rally in Shelley Beach, swerving out for a boy running across the road. The bikers in the group were stunned, trying to revive Andre till the ambulance arrived. At this point they knew that Andre did his final walk - and that Jesus died for Bikers too ! Andre died three months after his son who also died in a accident, driving his son's bike.

JANA ESTERHUIZEN - BETHLEHEM

2005/08/28 - 2005/09/16

Jana was firstborn daughter of Jaco & Charlene Esterhuizen (son of Willie & Trudie Esterhuizen : National President & Secretary) and she arrived on 7 months, when mom Charlene fell ill and she was brought into life by cesarean. It was a stressful 18 days before Jana lost her will to live, and the Esterhuizen family had to except God's way, and that an Angel
                                                    passed them by for only a little while. Jana was layed to rest at   
                                                    Angels Haven.

RIAN : BOKSBURG

9 March 1957 - 27 May 2006

Riaan had heart problems, but refused to let this keep him from enjoying life to the fullest. He had a heart attack on his bike, then stopped and had a second one. He passed away after two weeks in ICU, and we knew that God called him home. A respected member of his club, he whore the colours for a short while only, but made his mark - his absence will be felt.

"Don't cry and grieve for me, no, be happy : for my soul is free! Miss me for a while, but not for long - miss me, but please, let me go. For this is God's master plan."

JOAN STOOP

Ouma Joan - Dankie vir al die mooi jare!

FANIE COETZEE - OORLEDE 5 AUG'12

Fanie was 'n man met 'n passie vir God

Bikers vorm erewag by die Kerk

Sy oorskot word by die kerk afgelaai
terwyl almal in stilte toekyk

Bikers het van oral af opgedaag om die diens by te woon

Duiwe word by die graf losgelaat

'n Verslae Dorothy en haar kinders

En 'n kruis om sy graf te merk - ons saluut jou, Fanie!

MEMORIAL RUN BETHLEHEM

There were great expectations that we would not have
a service this year, but in November 2 bikers died in
accidents in Bethlehem, sadly bringing us to yet
another Memorial Run on the 29th of November.



Willie Esterhuizen
giving word during
the service






Roses were handed
over to family of the
deceased






A friend of the
family adds the
plaque to the
other names on
the cross




Mike Malan helps
the wife of a
deceased biker
to add his name





After the service
bikers gather for
a braai at the house
of Willie Esterhuizen

MEMORIAL RUN GERMISTON

MEMORIAL RUN BETHLEHEM '07

Relatives of the deceased each
received a rose in remembrance
of their loved ones





There were many tears, but also
comfort from fellow bikers who
shared their grieve






The Memorial Run was held at the clubhouse of
Guardian Angels on Pietersdeel, and was attended
by friends and family. The run was hosted by the
Bikers Forum in Bethlehem.






Photos of the deceased was surrounded by
roses, and a memoriam plate with all the names
was revealed during the service.