It is with sadness that I advise you of the untimely passing of my husband of 54 years on 7 February 2023.
At a very generous invitation from our son-in-law and daughter, Malcolm and Sue Stewart (nee Herbert) to visit them and their two boys in the UK, we left on 1 November 2022 for a ‘visit of a lifetime’. Very unfortunately, Bruce took ill and was admitted to hospital on 29 November 2022 and after a very brave fight against infections, passed away on 7 February 2023, in hospital, in the UK.
However, he was able to see the family again, live in their home, visit the boys’ schools, see where Malcolm worked, visit a couple of pubs for a pint and had coffee in the numerous coffee shops and pushed the trollies around Tesco and Costco with Sue – HIS WISH HAD BEEN REALISED !!
After leaving school Bruce attended the Air Force Gym in Pretoria, where he captained their hockey team and played many rounds of golf around the country. His interest in and knowledge of sport in general was amazing. His passion in his later years was to watch golf, cricket, tennis, rugby and hockey on TV – he obtained Springbok colours for Hockey Umpiring in 1970.
On the business front, he concentrated on the Retail Industry, mainly in the Marketing field, where he was very successful at Woolworths, Spar and SAB in their management and marketing divisions. He was also a very devoted member of Northcliff Rotary Club for many years, being elected as President of the club in 1993 and was Chairman of the District Conference held in Swaziland in 1994.
After retiring, his early interest in politics was once again renewed. As a member of the local branch and Ward Councillor, he represented the DA on the “Joburg City” Council for 10 years, holding various positions.
His interest in, pride and loyalty to the School never faded – he attended the local “Thundergun Old Boys” (Johannesburg) lunches every month for many years – an occasion he so looked forward to and enjoyed.
He was the younger brother of Roger Herbert, whom I am sure you will all remember. Our son Kevin, also attend PBHS – was a border at Rissik House and matriculated in 1988.
WITH KIND REGARDS TO ALL WHO KNEW AND REMEMBER HIM
ANNE HERBERT (nee Yates)
