Wally, as he was fondly known by most people, attended PBHS from 1941 to 1945. He sadly passed away on 3 November 2016, aged 87 years. He started at PBHS as a boy of 12 years old and matriculated at such a young age that he was not able to attend the army or do military service. He followed in his father’s footsteps (Robert) who also matriculated in 1914 from PBHS and similarly as his father, became an attorney and thereafter an advocate. His son, Alan, matriculated in 1974, also from PBHS.
Wally practised as an advocate for over 17 years, after completing his legal education at TUKS. He left the bar and joined the side bar where he practised as an attorney until he retired in 2008.
He was highly respected in the legal profession and gave mentorship and guidance to many legal practitioners over the years, many of whom are still practising law today.
In 1982 when his son, Alan, was admitted as an attorney, there were three generations of Edelstein’s then practising as attorneys in Pretoria.
The legacy he leaves will be sadly missed by all and his sharp mind, blue eyes and wit will be remembered for years to come.
– Alan Edelstein