March 28
March 28
Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your memory lives within me, forever in my heart.
Eugenie
Eugenie
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Amanda Minnaar, 53, born on July 28, 1962 and passed away on September 26, 2015. We will remember her forever.
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July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Amanda jy was so ‘n spesiale mens, en ek het soveel by jou geleer. Ek weet jy rus sag by ons Hemelse Vader. Mis jou
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
'n Klein versie vir Amanda:
"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."️
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"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."️
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July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022
We all miss you so very much. Rest in eternal peace dearest Mands ♥️♥️
November 6, 2021
November 6, 2021
One of the warmest people I've ever known
July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Vandag sien ek jou stralende glimlag in my geestesoog en ek mis jou vreeslik. Mag jy in vrede rus my liefste sussie
July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
'n Blommetjie vir jou vandag op jou verjaardag. Ons sal jou altyd onthou.
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
Nog 'n verjaarsdag sonder jou my liefste sussie, maar jy is altyd in ons gedagtes en harte. Vandag drink ons 'n glasie op jou en onthou ons al die liefde en vreugde wat jy in ons lewens gebring het. Rus in vrede liefste Mands
February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
You are always in my heart Prof. May you rest in peace.
December 22, 2019
December 22, 2019
Vandag is n hartseer dag. My Ghitaar-duet-maat, ek het nie geweet van jou heengaan nie. Dit was altyd die beste tyd van die week; die tye wat ons saamgespeel/oefen/opgetree het. Ek wens ons kon nog eenkeer kuier/gesels/filosofeer. Dankie vir die wonderlike ure wat ons saam spandeer het. Rus in Vrede, Amanda.
December 21, 2019
December 21, 2019
Aai Amanda, ons het mekaar JARE laas gesien en kontak verloor... ek het gedag jy's net van FB af. Google jou toe - wou so graag weer kontak maak... My hart is so seer, kan nie glo jy's weg nie. Jou positiewe energie (wat altyd uit jou mooi glimlag gestraal het) sal altyd voorleef. Jy was so 'n spesiale mens met 'n goeie en sagte hart wat met die grootste nederigheid jou talente uitgeleef het. Dankie vir al kosbare herinneringe van saam musiekmaak. Wens ons kon dit weer doen...
July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019
'n Bos pragtige pers proteas vir jou vandag, Mands. Jy's altyd in my gedagtes en ek mis jou, liefste sussie.
July 28, 2018
July 28, 2018
Ai Mands, ons mis jou so baie!!
September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
You are always in our hearts Prof. Rest in perfect Peace.
July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017
Mis jou so my liefste sussie.
July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017
Vandag 'n spesiale gedagte aan jou met dankbaarheid in ons harte dat ons deel van jou lewe kon wees.
September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
Amanda, you are missed very much. You touched our lives in a special way and are a continual source of inspiration. RIP
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
'n Protea vir Amanda vandag. Haar nagedagtenis leef voort deur soveel studente en kollegas wat sy ondersteun het op so baie maniere.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
David Harkins (1959 - )
Ek mis jou so my liefste sussie. Rus in vrede.
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
David Harkins (1959 - )
Ek mis jou so my liefste sussie. Rus in vrede.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Happy birthday Amanda! You are missed but forever in our memories.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Op jou verjaardag mis ons jou so 'n bietjie meer as elke ander dag.
February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
Amanda's humanism will always inspire me to be a better person. She had a profound influence on me for which I will always be grateful and I miss her kind words of encouragement, mentoring and wisdom as I continue my doctoral studies without her at my side. Amanda, thank you for the inspiration you were not only to me but to many others. RIP.
December 5, 2015
December 5, 2015
I never met Prof. Amanda Minaarr physically but I got to interact with her via email and phone interview when seeking for a PhD admission to University of Pretoria in 2010. And she offered me a place ... . I was fascinated by her warmth and niceness during the interactions we had and I kept tracking her work since then. It is quite unfortunate we lost such a brilliant and amiable fellow... Amanda, you have contributed your best to the Food Science community and your works will not keep quiet, they will continually speak for you ... Adieu
December 3, 2015
December 3, 2015
I met Amanda at the 2012 Dry Grain Pulses CRSP meeting in Rwanda and was immediately drawn in by her friendly and open manner. Her warmth made many of us new to the Pulse CRSP organization feel welcome and a group of us became friends, dining together and visiting during the conference. She was a wonderful researcher, teacher, and colleague, who departed this life too soon. She is greatly missed.
October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
Amanda was a passionate, advocate for food security. A very big loss to the South African scientific community. Rest in peace, and may her legacy continue
October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015
Her smile is what I will remember her the most by ..........RIP Prof. Minnaar, one of the warmest people I have ever known.
October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015
Prof Amanda Minnaar was my co-supervisor during my PhD program at the Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria. She was a mother, friend, teacher and mentor to me. I have learned a lot from her and indeed contributed to my academic and career life. She will really be missed. Prof., you have made a significant contribution to the community of Food Science and Technology in the world. Fare thee well. May your soul rest in the blossom of our Maker.
October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
Professor A. Minnaar was a great colleague and mentor who encourages everybody to achieve best. She was always honest, charming and supportive. She praises the success of others. We lost a female role model Professor and her leadership. Her legacy will remain.
Let GOD keep her soul in peace.
Let GOD keep her soul in peace.
October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015
For there comes a time for all of us when we must say goodbye,
But memories of you Professor Amanda Minnaar, will Live on and never die. My careers as a Food Scientist were shaped by your good leadership and inspiration at the department in the years you admitted me into the department. For this I am grateful and will find it hard to forget your humble heart as a mentor. Even though things appeared hard your being there made it happen. May your soul find a good place to rest in eternal peace
But memories of you Professor Amanda Minnaar, will Live on and never die. My careers as a Food Scientist were shaped by your good leadership and inspiration at the department in the years you admitted me into the department. For this I am grateful and will find it hard to forget your humble heart as a mentor. Even though things appeared hard your being there made it happen. May your soul find a good place to rest in eternal peace
October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015
Professor Amanda Minnaar, I cannot claim to have known you well, but for the three years I worked with you (2009-2012), I remember you as a kindhearted and softspoken human being. You were a humble and yet immense character at one and the same time. You stayed true and dedicated to your work. Your legacy at the University of Pretoria will forever remain through the many contributions you made, both to the profession and the broader student community.
October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
Amanda's humble nature , smile and friendliness will remain forever with those who knew her. You are indeed gone too soon !!! May light shine bright in eternity and your soul find eternal rest. May you rest in Peace
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
Will always remember her smile. You will forever be missed... Rest in peace Amanda...
October 4, 2015
October 4, 2015
Dear Prof Minnaar
My sincere condolences to your family and husband, Francois. Both you and your husband were so very kind to me and I will always be very appreciative of that fact.
You profoundly touched my life....from helping me develope a passion for food science to moulding my character.What an absolute honour it was to have known you and be taught by you. I will be forever grateful for all that you wholeheartedly gave to me.
I will always remember you when I play my guitar. It is still painful to think that I will never be able to play with you again. However, I'll remember how you would happily sing and play "A thousand years" with me--one of your favourites. Thank you for sharing your love of music with me and instilling a strong attachment to guitar.
I will miss our chance encounters in the corridors and kitchen of the Food science department where, as usual, you would always inquire how *I* was...even though you were battling with something so much more extreme. I was always truly in awe of your selflessness and positivity. My hope is that during my life span I will embrace the same selflessness and positivity that you expressed so that your memory will always be remembered. RIP Prof Minnaar, I will sorely miss you...
My sincere condolences to your family and husband, Francois. Both you and your husband were so very kind to me and I will always be very appreciative of that fact.
You profoundly touched my life....from helping me develope a passion for food science to moulding my character.What an absolute honour it was to have known you and be taught by you. I will be forever grateful for all that you wholeheartedly gave to me.
I will always remember you when I play my guitar. It is still painful to think that I will never be able to play with you again. However, I'll remember how you would happily sing and play "A thousand years" with me--one of your favourites. Thank you for sharing your love of music with me and instilling a strong attachment to guitar.
I will miss our chance encounters in the corridors and kitchen of the Food science department where, as usual, you would always inquire how *I* was...even though you were battling with something so much more extreme. I was always truly in awe of your selflessness and positivity. My hope is that during my life span I will embrace the same selflessness and positivity that you expressed so that your memory will always be remembered. RIP Prof Minnaar, I will sorely miss you...
October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015
My Tribute to Prof. Amanda Minaar.
Long ago on the Sand of time
Short again in the hour at hand.
The Volcano eruptes its thin and thick
Its horizon to all its kin and kith
Phases and Stages our races they say
Battle and hustle our game to play
Yonders and Wonders the Journey to claim.
Arena of struggle our might only lame.
Smiling for free, Minaar I see.
Mother to W'all, my world reveal
Forces inward, her crib is blis
Touching each one that come to see
Science Filled the mind,golden soul in mine
Blinking all its shines not just in While's
Dazzling through her world
Her action speakes the word
Fighter that I know,Minaar we salute your cause
Oh! Sting of Death, my minaar is gone
Huh!steal my pain,I rely on a God
Nick of time, the clue for our views
Live a cause for all to dream and swim
My mother, my mother minaar to God
My mother, my mother Minaar I call
My mother, my mother Adieu in all.
May her Golden soul rest in perfect Peace.
ADETUNJI ZION AYOOLUWA
Long ago on the Sand of time
Short again in the hour at hand.
The Volcano eruptes its thin and thick
Its horizon to all its kin and kith
Phases and Stages our races they say
Battle and hustle our game to play
Yonders and Wonders the Journey to claim.
Arena of struggle our might only lame.
Smiling for free, Minaar I see.
Mother to W'all, my world reveal
Forces inward, her crib is blis
Touching each one that come to see
Science Filled the mind,golden soul in mine
Blinking all its shines not just in While's
Dazzling through her world
Her action speakes the word
Fighter that I know,Minaar we salute your cause
Oh! Sting of Death, my minaar is gone
Huh!steal my pain,I rely on a God
Nick of time, the clue for our views
Live a cause for all to dream and swim
My mother, my mother minaar to God
My mother, my mother Minaar I call
My mother, my mother Adieu in all.
May her Golden soul rest in perfect Peace.
ADETUNJI ZION AYOOLUWA
October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015
Amanda, ek het jou geken as `n liewe, saghartige, nederige mens wat besonder baie vir ander omgegee het. Ook as `n baie intelligente vrou met jou eie opinie, `n unieke persoonlikheid vol verrassende fasette, en `n wonderlike humorsin. ‘n Geselsmaat duisend, oor enige onderwerp – en sulke mense is dun gesaai. Ek het altyd vir almal vertel hoe lekker jy ons laat lag het op ons hike al daai jare gelede, met jou eiesoortige uitkyk op alles. Jy het jou eie spesiale blokkie in my 'mense-kombersie' gehad, daai kombersie waarmee mens jou toevou teen die lewe, en niks kan mos die gaatjies toemaak as daai blokkie weg is nie. Jy was die soort mens wat mens vir lank nie sou sien nie, en dan tel jy weer onmiddellik die drade op as jy by mekaar uitkom, en jy wonder elke keer hoekom jy dit nie meer gereeld doen nie. Ek gaan jou mis.
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Prof Minnaar's family and friends. I will always remember Prof Minnaar for her friendly personality and her caring nature. May her soul rest in peace.
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
Amanda was a remarkable person with a heart of gold. She will truly be missed.I will never forget her.May she rest in peace
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
What an inspiration she had been to me. Always encouraging, smiling and understanding the needs of her students. I will always remember the value she added to my life. She made me believe that it is possible to achieve one's heart's desires. 'Thank you Pro Minnaar for the days of your life. You will forever be remembered for lifting many people's lives.
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Prof Minnaar's family and friends. I will always remember Prof Minnaar for her friendly personality and her caring nature. May her soul rest in peace.
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
Amanda was such a positive, energetic person, with so many plans and dreams for the future; indeed an inspiration to all.
She was a master communicator, and reached out to others with humility, humour and a true desire for co-operation - and of course all underpinned by her vast knowledge and passion for her chosen field of interest and study – Food Science.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and benefitted from her. In my personal capacity, and also on behalf of the South African Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry (SAAFFI), I extend my heartfelt condolences to Amanda’s family, colleagues and friends.
We will miss her enthusiastic, willing and capable involvement in our industry. Her positive and substantial contribution to the wider “Food Science World” remains as her legacy. May she rest in peace.
She was a master communicator, and reached out to others with humility, humour and a true desire for co-operation - and of course all underpinned by her vast knowledge and passion for her chosen field of interest and study – Food Science.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and benefitted from her. In my personal capacity, and also on behalf of the South African Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry (SAAFFI), I extend my heartfelt condolences to Amanda’s family, colleagues and friends.
We will miss her enthusiastic, willing and capable involvement in our industry. Her positive and substantial contribution to the wider “Food Science World” remains as her legacy. May she rest in peace.
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
I will always remember her bright smile. With her, the saying "only the good die young" is absolutely true. Rest in Peace, Amanda
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Prof Minnaar had a unique way to explain Food Science so easily with passion. In undergraduate, she would sum it up and say always think and explain 'what happens to the food from the farm to the plate'. And in postgraduate, when doing research, if one can clearly identify 'the state of the art at begining when introducing a problem statement and link it to the so what' then the rest you just have to go back explain what happen to the food as you are researching...These two concepts have forever been rooted in my mind!
One time I remember I was so stuck and she asks me do you believe in God? I said yes, then she told me go pray God can do this and it went exactly well! She believed the best in everyone and her beautiful smile asking how is one doing made our days!
You will be dearly missed but we know God has called you home and you are peacefully resting in His arm. We thank God for you and the blessing you have been to many of us.
One time I remember I was so stuck and she asks me do you believe in God? I said yes, then she told me go pray God can do this and it went exactly well! She believed the best in everyone and her beautiful smile asking how is one doing made our days!
You will be dearly missed but we know God has called you home and you are peacefully resting in His arm. We thank God for you and the blessing you have been to many of us.
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
May you rest in eternal peace. We all will miss your smile
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Prof Minnaar had such a way of relating academic knowledge to real life situations. It was clear that she not only cared about the "here and now" but also about one's future endeavors. During honors she spent a whole (micronisation) lecture "preaching" on the 7 Habits of highly effective people and about whats really important in life. That "lecture" was a life-changing (aahh-haa) moment for me who found my worth as an academic overachiever. After the pep-talk she jokingly said her family and friends called her "dominee Dippenaar" for her preaching tendencies. I remember how just 3 weeks ago you wished me the best at my new job with that unforgettable smile. I know you are safe in the arms of the Almighty.
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Ek het die voorreg gehad om so nou en dan `n tydjie saam met Amanda in die motor op pad na of vanaf die lughawe te spandeer. Deur al die gesprekke oor oppervlakkige en diep goed het dit my altyd opgeval dat sy, soos my ma altyd gesê het, `n "israeliet sonder bedrog is" Ek kon enige iets met haar bespreek en was altyd verseker van `n gebalanseerde opinie sonder enige vooroordeel. Sy was een in baie miljoene en ek sal altyd haar met vreugde onthou.
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
She was one of a kind, a person who had an ear to listen to all the crazy stories when feeling down. One who will try to get you to the right answer during honors oral exam. You will be greatly missed. your work and smile says it all. May your family be comforted in that you are resting with the Lord. Rest in Peace Prof.
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Amanda had an infectious smile and so much positive energy that she always warmly shared. She touched, encouraged and built many students at UP. My heartfelt condolences go to her family. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
If only I had come to visit Amanda during my trip to SA in August then I could have told her this: Thank you for all your pep-talks that kept me going when I wanted to give up as an under-graduate. Thank you for telling me about CSIR as a career option - it shaped my career and I met my husband there. Thank you for mentoring, supporting and encouraging me during my post-graduate studies with those STUPID pears!. Thank you for being a friend and colleague during those EU project trips. Thank you for showing me that one can still have a full and exciting life even though you don't have children. Lastly, thank you for showing the love of Jesus where ever you went. You were such an example to follow. Your input shaped my life significantly and I am so sorry that I never told you. Much love. Sonya
September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
Amanda's positivity, smile and caring nature endeared me to her over the many years that I got to know her. Every time that James and Elma spoke of Amanda it was with such immense pride and love, not only for her considerable academic achievements but also for her tremendous empathy. Amanda left us far too soon and we are poorer for it. May she rest in peace.
September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
Dear Prof. Amanda Minnaar you have been an inspiration to me, always caring and always there to make us smile. I remember the day u told me that: “Yves, you’re brilliant and you can do anything, you’re creative and you have many gifts inside you and I will help you to bring them out for you to be successful in life”. U opened up my eyes and my heart for the love of the science, I enjoyed every minute I spent with u. You'll be greatly missed and 4rever remembered, I guess the Angels are luckier than us to have you amongst them. May your Soul Rest In Peace.
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Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your memory lives within me, forever in my heart.
Eugenie
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July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Amanda jy was so ‘n spesiale mens, en ek het soveel by jou geleer. Ek weet jy rus sag by ons Hemelse Vader. Mis jou
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
'n Klein versie vir Amanda:
"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."️
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"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."️
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Gallery
Amanda, Tronel en Willem - rehearsing for wedding... 2001?
Tarrega Kitaarklub 1999 - Amanda, Karen en Tronel
Tarrega Kitaarklub 1999 - Amanda, Karen en Tronel trio
Amanda, Rachélle & Martin
http://legumelab.msu.edu/news/amanda_minnaar_1962_2015
Canning 2007
Family Photo L to R: Amanda; Rachélle (Sister); Martin (Brother); James (Dad) & Elma (Mom)
Prof A Minnaar_archivedpublicwebsite.up.ac.za
www.researchgate.netprofile_Amanda_Minnaar
Recent stories
Thoughtful tribute by Tricia Fitchet from SAAFoST
October 3, 2015
It is with great sadness and regret that I have to inform you of the sudden and unexpected passing of our President, Prof Amanda Minnaar.
SAAFoST Congress delegates in Durban a few weeks ago would have noticed Amanda participating enthusiastically in the scientific programme and other events, banquet guests would have been witness to her proudly and excitedly assuming the office of SAAFoST President for the period 2015 – 2017 on the evening of 8 September.
Amanda has been a SAAFoST Member since graduating with a BSc from the University of Pretoria in the mid-eighties and in 1987, was awarded the Association’s most prestigious education award, the Koeppen Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence.
As a regular participant in SAAFoST events and congresses, as past chair of the Northern Branch, Chair of a Congress organising committee, Council member and most recently as President Elect and subsequently President of the Association, Amanda will be sorely and sincerely missed by fellow members and colleagues and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and husband of thirty five years, Francois.
Chocolate for breakfast
October 1, 2015
One of my best memories of getting to know and work with Amanda was linked to chocolate. :-))
In my final year as a student, Amanda asked a bunch of us to come along on a trip to help out with a research project on avocado pears. I don't like avocado pears at all, but she made the trip sound so fun that I simply HAD to go. It was in Tzaneen and we were just a bunch or ladies. We had to "braai" our own meat etc. Such fun! And yes I worked with the avocado pears (and only years later told her how much I actualy dislike avocado pears). The morning we had to leave Tzaneen there was quite a bit of food left in the fridge and things we couldn't take back. everybody helped eat something out of the fridge. I volunteered to finish off the chocolate mouse and did so in record time!. She said she would always remeber me as the only person she knew who had chocolate mouse for breakfast. It was one of the stories she loved to share on our EU project trips when she introduced me to new people (to put me at ease as new people scare me bit). I always made sure on every trip we took together, that I maintained my chocolate-crazy reputation, just to amuze her :-)