The family returned to the United States for the last time in 1927, withdrawing from the mission field in a time of great turmoil and danger to settle in Three Rivers, MI. Gordon adored his father and remembered these years of private practice with mixed emotion as he saw his father's health decline. He determined to follow in his footsteps, graduating from St. Olaf College in MN and University of Chicago (Rush Medical School).
Dr. E. Gordon Behrents married his college sweetheart, Alice Margaret Norby on July 5, 1941. He and two of his siblings served proudly during the second World War. He returned after the war and he and his young family settled in Galesburg, IL. The family continued to grow and flourish as he established a popular obstetrical practice, becoming one of the founding fathers of the Galesburg Clinic. His quiet confidence and gentle manner made him a favorite wherever he went.
In 1976 Gordon suffered a career ending stroke. With years of determined therapy he was able to function well in most respects and he and his beloved Alice traveled and spent wonderful times with their four children and eight grandchildren, scattered across the country. On August 31, 1997, Gordon died very suddenly. He is so sorely missed by all who knew him but most especially by the family he left behind.
The family returned to the United States for the last time in 1927, withdrawing from the mission field in a time of great turmoil and danger to settle in Three Rivers, MI. Gordon adored his father and remembered these years of private practice with mixed emotion as he saw his father's health decline. He determined to follow in his footsteps, graduating from St. Olaf College in MN and University of Chicago (Rush Medical School).
Dr. E. Gordon Behrents married his college sweetheart, Alice Margaret Norby on July 5, 1941. He and two of his siblings served proudly during the second World War. He returned after the war and he and his young family settled in Galesburg, IL. The family continued to grow and flourish as he established a popular obstetrical practice, becoming one of the founding fathers of the Galesburg Clinic. His quiet confidence and gentle manner made him a favorite wherever he went.
In 1976 Gordon suffered a career ending stroke. With years of determined therapy he was able to function well in most respects and he and his beloved Alice traveled and spent wonderful times with their four children and eight grandchildren, scattered across the country. On August 31, 1997, Gordon died very suddenly. He is so sorely missed by all who knew him but most especially by the family he left behind.
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