In Memory

Colin Geshen

Colin Geshen was a quiet and reserved classmate, never drawing attention to himself but always warm and courteous to others.  

Colin lived in Durban, where he presided over his own company GM Pharmaceuticals, a producer of complementary medicines. He described the company's products as "Famous brands such as High Rise, Tong Yong, Power Gro, Herbal Green, Chinaga, Dr Long's, Impotex, and Energy Rush".

Colin maintained contact with close friends from DHS but in keeping with his private nature he chose not to participate in the 2011 reunion. However he kept an eye on the class website and followed the news of his classmates with great interest.

In early April, Colin experienced breathing difficulties and was admited to hospital in Durban. At first pneumonia was suspected, but in fact he had advanced lung cancer. He passed away shortly afterward, on 5 April. Colin is survived by his brother Melvyn, his sister Sandra, and their families.

Please let us know if you have any more information about Colin and his life.

 

 

 



 
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08/04/16 09:07 PM #1    

Christopher Harris

I liked Colin, probably because he was quiet and reserved.  I am sure he will be sorely missed by his family and friends.  My condolences to all.

 

 


14/11/22 07:54 PM #2    

Neill Levy

From Neill Levy

I remember Colin as a friendly guy always ready for a chat. He had a sardonic sense of humor and could be funny at times. He was amused when I berated him for telling the tuckshop lady that the skin on the redskin peanuts she sold caused constipation. She then took the redskins off the shelves. They were my favorite snack.

This being the early 1960’s, classmates did not understand Colin’s unconventional lifestyle resulting in him being bullied on occasion. His reaction was one of defiance. This character trait was exemplified by his refusal to wear school uniform to synagogue one Saturday resulting in him getting into trouble. I think he was way ahead of his time in not caring what other people thought of him.

His lack of physical coordination came into stark relief when he had to march in Cadets. He swung his right arm at the same time as he put his right leg forward, and doing the same on his left side resulting in a comical swaying movement as he tried to march.

I would like to remember Colin as someone who did not receive due recognition as a well-rounded person. I am sorry I did not stay in touch with him after we left school.


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