Etienne Du Toit

Strong, robust, fun-loving, generous, sensitive, kind, thoughtful, incredibly funny, talented, hard working, family oriented, God fearing, life of the party. Etienne du Toit was a Gentle Giant. He was a big man with a big heart. Always smiling – from the day he was born until the last.
He was raised in Durbanville, South Africa. The youngest of five boys. Etienne was an adventurous sailor who arrived in America by chance in the mid-90s. He fell in love with Savannah and made it his home. His passion for sailing continued with competitive racing on Honey and Longbow for many years. He also met his wife Kendall through the sailing community during Charleston Race Week 2011.
Etienne possessed legendary cooking skills, and enjoyed spending an entire day around the braai with his favorite people. He relished every opportunity to fellowship with his friends. Etienne was a dedicated and loyal friend who surrounded himself with the highest quality people.
He was a master of introduction - He touched so many lives with his kindness and ability to start a conversation. Etienne never met a stranger and fostered connections between people that would not otherwise have crossed paths. His genuine love for people created lifelong friends around the globe. It was always important for him to keep in touch – he even called his mother every morning. That was Etienne.
He is survived by his loving mother Frina and three brothers - Danie, Alwyn and Francois, and their families. Etienne joins his father Alwyn and oldest brother Jannie.
A visitation will be at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel, Monday, August 5th, from 5:00 until 7:00.
Ek wens ons almal liefde, vrede, vertroosting en krag toe in die komende dae
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you Philippians 1:3
A memorial service will be held on August 17, 2024 at Etienne's home church
Móresonlaan in Durbanville, South Africa