Service of Thanksgiving for The Life of Donald George Hew Danny March 25, 1941 - November 14, 2018 Wesleyan Holiness Church West Bay, Grand Cayman Saturday, December 1, 2018 Service at 11:00 am Officiating Ministers: Rev. Brenda Wallick Rev. Genie Dickerson Christopher Hew Joseph Hew Pallbearers: Richard Hew Dave Hew Lionel Nelson Philip Berry Guest Book Attendants: Tara Ayres Pauline Barnes Jackie Bodden Brother Wayne Clark Brother McTare Ebanks Ushers: Brother Steve Mendez Brother Delano Bush Buddy Ebanks Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery
Order of Service Musical Prelude... Rev. Genie Dickerson & Sister Reina Jefferson Opening Remarks & Prayer... Rev. Brenda Wallick Hymn The Anchor Holds... Dr. Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, Hon. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Scripture Psalm 23... Rev. Brenda Wallick Life Story...Dr. Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, Hon. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Tributes: Wife... Ms. Tara Ayres Daughters...Ms. Tara Ayres Brothers & Sisters... Leonard Hew Special Song Danny Boy... Pre-recorded Sermon... Rev. Brenda Wallick Closing Hymn How Great Thou Art... Congregation lead by Dr. Hon. W. McKeeva Bush Hon. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Prayer... Rev. Brenda Wallick "How Great Thou Art" O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain: Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art! When through the woods, and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze. And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin. When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow, in humble adoration, And then proclaim: My God, how great Thou art!
The Life of Donald George Hew Donald (Danny) Hew was born on 25 March 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, the tenth and last child of Thompson (Qui Deng) and Ethel Hew (nee Dewar). His early days were spent living in Vineyard Town, Kingston and he attended St. Aloysius Elementary School and secondary school at Kingston College on North Street. He loved cricket and as a leg break bowler represented Kingston College at the junior level where he received the nickname Wire due to his tall and thin stature. After leaving high school Danny worked in Kingston in the restaurant business with his older sister Olive and with his brother Leslie in various businesses. He later sailed for a short stint on National Bulk Carrier ships before joining his older brother Leonard (Lennie) in Grand Cayman in 1968. A year later on May 10, 1969, he married his wife, Ardith Bush, and they spent the rest of his life residing in Grand Cayman. Danny s first occupation in Grand Cayman was in the electrical field working with electrician Freddie O Sullivan who also came from Jamaica. Danny would then start his own business in the early 70 s, operating the gas station on Shedden Road opposite Charlie Barnes Buttonwood Club. The gas station was a popular spot not only for filling up cars but was also a social hub for many, especially the small Jamaican expatriate community in those days. If the West Indies were playing a test match there would be an AM band radio receiver setup, tuned in to JBC or RJR radio broadcast of the game and enthusiasts would stop by to get the score and listen to a few minutes of play. Danny later gave up the gas station business to join his brother Lennie in building Commodity Marketing later renamed Hew s Hotel and Restaurant Supplies and the Macdonald s Restaurant and Hew s Janitorial businesses. He worked to build these businesses, day and night in the case of MacDonald s, until retirement from the family business in 2000. He went on to start a construction company, DRG Construction, which he worked for a few more years. Although Danny and Ardith did not have children of their own he always loved children and in the early years he was very close to all of his nieces and nephews. He was also a mentor for many other young people, some of whom worked for him over the years. While at Commodity Marketing he also proudly sponsored the young ladies of the very successful netball club, Commodity All Stars. His love for children was however most greatly expressed when he and Ardith adopted Ebony and Melanie as their own children. He was so proud of them and always spoke lovingly of them and proudly of their achievements. In his retirement time Danny was able to enjoy more time with Ardith, Ebony, Melanie and his grandson, Sylas. He was also able to enjoy more time at the horse tracks in Miami and Jamaica as horse racing was a great enjoyment to him. In 2017 Danny was diagnosed with Cancer but he fought bravely and continued to enjoy his life and to socialize with his friends until his passing on November 14, 2018 at the age of 77. He was predeceased by sisters Daisy and Olive and brothers Henry (Qui Mee Choy) and Leslie. He leaves to mourn wife Ardith, daughters Ebony and Melanie, son-in-law Philip and grandson Sylas, brothers Neville and Leonard, and sisters Cynthia, Phyllis and Celeste, many nephews, nieces other family members and friends. He will be greatly missed. May his Soul Rest in Peace.
Graveside Service Opening Remarks... Rev. Brenda Wallick Committal...Rev. Brenda Wallick Hymns... Amazing Grace Because He Lives Benediction... Rev. Brenda Wallick Amazing Grace Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. When we've been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun. Because He Lives God sent His son, they called Him Jesus He came to love, heal and forgive; He bled and died to buy my pardon An empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives. Refrain: Because He lives; I can face tomorrow. Because He lives; All fear is gone Because I know, I know, He holds the future. And life is worth the living just because He lives. How sweet to hold a newborn baby And feel the pride and joy He gives, But greater still that calm assurance This child can face uncertain days because He lives. And then one day I ll cross that river I ll fight life s final war with pain, And then as death gives way to victory I ll see the lights of glory and I ll know He reigns. Condolences may be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & Bodden funeral Service Facebook Page