Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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DEDICATION ERIC BORGESON Eric, as he is known by everyone, has endeared himself to members of the Bethel family throughout his eighteen years of service as campus custodian. His ever friendly greeting, enthusiastic conversation, and his outstanding prowess at basketball are some of his characteristics that will long be remembered. In 1923 Eric left his Swedish homeland and found a job as waiter on the Swedish liner Drot-tningholm. On one occasion, Eric and a companion went ashore to sec the sights in New York. Returning to their pier they found much to their horror, the ship had left without them. This presented many problems especially since Eric had a grand total of 50 cents in his pocket. Much of Eric’s life has emphasized friendship and service to others. In 1924 Eric accepted a position as janitor of Englewood Swedish Baptist Church in Chicago. During his 16 years there, Eric became the beloved friend of the neighborhood as he went out inviting one and all to the open house regularly held by the church for the less fortunate of the community. Coming to Bethel in 1942. Eric has assumed the various and ever increasing duties on campus with the same deftness and enthusiasm that radiates his entire person. In the summer when the campus is largely deserted Eric remains working preparing school and grounds for another year.

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IN MEMORIAM JAN LANDES In memory of Janet Landes, whose walk among us witnessed of physical pain but who radiated a spiritual well-being far surpassing that pain. Janet was born in St. Louis, Missouri August 17, 1936 and came to Bethel College in 1955 from Davenport, Iowa. During her first year, she experienced the struggles so common to college freshmen and bravely fought, in addition to these, a serious illness. Although she was under the constant care of medical doctors and her physical burden made studies difficult, Jan knew the Great Physician and realized that He had led her aright. Her testimony confirmed her belief that everything in her life was of Him and for His glory. She testified on Christian service Gospel teams, spoke for campus clubs, and contributed to the school in many other ways. Her influence for Christ on campus was always positive and effective. Even after leaving us in the winter of 1958, Jan’s letters were evidence of her continuing faith and confidence in God's plan for her life. With only a limited time in which to live, her concern was that she find ways to serve her Master and “be in His will.” On September 5, 1959, she went Home to be with Him. 4

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