Ernest du Toit
Attended Northwest University 1975-76 Birthday: April 15th Passed Away December 31, 2019
For many of us, Ernest du Toit was an introduction to another culture on the other side of the world. I know that I talked in length (probably on a trip to play a Soccer Match) to Ernest about racial relationships and politics in South Africa. I was certainly more informed after those sobering conversations. Ernest was also a fun person who put off a very joyful vibe under all circumstances. (You do not have to look too deeply at the photos on this page to know that Ernest was a happy character!)
Ernest was injured in a soccer practice before our season started, so he was on the soccer team at NU, he just did not play in any of our games. I would guess that he would have been a good player and more experienced in the sport than most of the team. In recent years, through Facebook, I was able to reconnect with Ernest. I was hoping to meet his family and spend some time with him the next time I headed to South Africa. It did not happen. Unexpectedly, Ernest passed away, December 31st, 2019. He was beloved by his family and is missed by all his friends! |