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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