Johannes (95) and Connie (92) van Heerden celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on February 8.<\/p>\n
They spent the first four years of their married life in Randfontein before moving to Johannesburg, where they have lived ever since.<\/p>
They are presently living at Elandsvallei Home for the Aged in Primrose.<\/p>\n
The couple has four children, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.<\/p>
They attribute their long and happy marriage to the blessing and goodness of God, and the fact that they have always treated each other with love, respect and appreciation.<\/p>\n
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