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    Evangeline Compton's memory board

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    A virtual space to celebrate the life of Evangeline Compton (nee Lategan) with photos and stories about her impact on the lives of those around her.

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    1936

    Beau Compton Grandfather Buchler with Eva and Kathleen, Lans mother. Unknown date.

    1938Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Sharon Lynch Evangeline and her brother , Hugo with her parents.

    1946Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton Mother and daughter. Unsure of the date

    1962Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton House where Lan grew up: 26 Caroline Street, Brixton Johannesburg ~1962?

    Apr 1963Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Kat Oliver Beau Compton proposes to Evangeline Lategan

    8 Feb 1964Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Kat Oliver Beau Compton and Evangeline Lategan are married.

    1966

    Beau Compton Holiday 1966

    1967Johannesburg South, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton Lans parents on their way to church.

    1972South Africa

    Sharon Lynch Our wonderful family holidays and get togethers. Aunty Lan we treasure wonderful memories! Year: 1972 and 1980's

    1974Parys, FS, South Africa

    Beau Compton Happy campers - all aboard!

    1974Parys, FS, South Africa

    Beau Compton Towels and cozzies - on our way to swim! Youth camp 1974

    1974Parys, FS, South Africa

    Beau Compton Parys Camp 1974 - off to swim again!

    1977Johannesburg South, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton 1977 Concert in Robertsham Church.

    1984Johannesburg South, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton Lan's mother Kathleen. Unsure of date

    1984Johannesburg South, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton Swimming lessons for nephew Garrith.

    Beau C. Garrith, I posted this arbitrarily as 1984 but really I don't know the year.
    2000Cape Town, WC, South Africa

    Beau Compton Visiting in Fish Hoek with grandson Byron.

    2001Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Ready for a trip to Brown's Bay.

    2001Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Picnic at Orewa Beach with the grandchildren.

    2001

    Elmarie Compton Pentz Arriving in NZ

    2002Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Doing a skit at our traditional Christmas party at home - cannot recall what this act was about though. Lan improvised...

    2002

    Elmarie Compton Pentz

    2003Warkworth, Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Visiting a Deco shop near Warkworth - the reigning queen for 1 minute!

    2003

    Elmarie Compton Pentz

    Beau C. Our best Kiwi friends who took us under their wing, introducing us to the culture and beauty of NZ. RIP Matt and Joyce with Evangeline.
    2003Blockhouse Bay

    Beau Compton Visiting at Elmarie's school when her class did domestic science.

    2004Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Beau Compton Meeting up with cousins Renee and Yvonne during a visit to South Africa.

    2005Kelly Tarlton, Auckland

    Beau Compton Dirk, Patricia and Lan when they visited from SA.

    7 Nov 2005Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

    Sharon Lynch Holding Ronan when visiting South Africa .

    2009

    Elmarie Compton Pentz Beau, Lorraine and Byron's visit to NZ

    2012Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Awesome view from the Sky Tower

    2012

    Elmarie Compton Pentz Hugo and Joyce visit in 2012

    2014Waipoua Forest, Northland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton In front of Tane Mahuta, in the Waipoua Forest, the oldest Kauri tree in NZ at about 2000 yrs old.

    2014Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton She wanted this Teddy for Christmas...

    2015

    Elmarie Compton Pentz Christmas

    2015Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton At the Bay of Isles aboard a catamaran.

    2015Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Just feeling happy - we're off to Ker Keri with Matt and Joyce.

    2015Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Thats what a diligent Face Book fan looks like! She religiously "liked" all the posts on her time line.

    3 Apr 2015Auckland General Hospital

    Beau Compton Pacemaker op was a success!

    14 Aug 2015Auckland General Hospital

    Beau Compton Ready for her second knee replacement operation.

    2016Auckland, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Kat visited us and they talked and talked and t a l k e d zzzz

    2016North Shore, Auckland

    Beau Compton Visiting the Franklands with Hugo and Joyce.

    2016Auckland

    Beau Compton Exercising up and down the stairs.

    2016Auckland

    Beau Compton A lekker mug of Rooibos Tea - her one and only beverage.

    2016North Shore, Auckland

    Beau Compton Plenty of old time memories shared - a very happy time.

    2016Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

    Beau Compton Visiting Hamilton Gardens with her brother Hugo and Joyce.

    Feb 2016Auckland, New Zealand

    Marje Lattimer Whilst on a visit to NZ in February/March 2016 it was Wonderful to spend a Day with Lannie and Beau. They took my friend Brenda and I on a sightseeing tour. Lannie and I have been friends since we were neighbours in Meredale in the late 70s and 80s. So many Wonderful memories of that time. Too much to relate here. Lannie was a Beautiful Lady inside and out. She was always there for You. I will miss you Dearly Lannie.xx.

    2017

    Elmarie Compton Pentz Visit South Africa - friends and family

    Feb 2017Clearwater Mall, Johannesburg

    Melinda Stark Had a great time catching up after so many years not seeing Uncle Beau and Aunty Lan! At the Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg.

    My memories of aunty Lan always include her almost cheeky sense of humour and generosity. She has gone to be with our Lord, no more tears, no more pain, just the endless beauty of beholding God's face. Aunty Lan, you will be missed.

    Athlone Harris-Compton28 Oct 2020

    What can be said about a lady who was so full of life, love and laughter. Aunty Lan, you nurtured our children, Garrith. Evan and Ronan, you brought meaning and purpose to the early years of their lives, you welcomed them into your home and made space for them in your busy life. Always encouraging, always guiding, always supporting everything they ...

    Mark Lynch28 Oct 2020

    To my Dearest Aunty Lan I have the fondest memories of you. You looked after and raised me from 6 weeks until the age of 5. You taught me how to swim, I will forever remember the phrase "Grab the apple" I still have it stuck in my head after all these years, and whenever I'm swimming I'm grabbing that apple 😂 All your meals, made with love.. my f...

    Garrith Lynch28 Oct 2020
    29 Oct 2020

    Alida Dippenaar The first photo reminds me when this "plaasjapie" (farm girl) spent my holidays in Brixton. I couldn't speak English at all and we had a lot of fun. And then in Feb 2017 there was this wonderful opportunity when Beau and Lan visited me in Jeffreys Bay. And the last precious photo was taken in July this year only a few months ago. Years of wonderful precious memories. Will miss you Lan. Alida

    Beau C. Thank you Alida. It was a happy time together at JayBay!

    We will miss you darling sister. Until the day break and the shadows flee away and we meet at the feet of Jesus, goodnight. We’ll see you in the morning that will break eternal bright and fair. Blessed are they that die in the Lord. Hugo and Joyce Lategan.

    Hugo Lategan29 Oct 2020

    We will miss you dearly granny, thank you for all the beautiful childhood memories you imprinted on my life. You were always open and loving and always asked if I needed to talk. You taught me how to be a better swimmer and I remeber many many fond Sunday dinners and Christmas. I am saddened by you passing by take comfort in knowing your soul is re...

    Taryn Brorson30 Oct 2020