Hess, Lyndon.
Missionary, educator; born Lyndon Roth Hess January 24, 1909; attended Wheaton College, 1927-1931; under the sponsorship of the Brethren Assemblies served in Africa (1932- ) in various capacities including supervisor of the Sakeji School; named Wheaton College Alumnus of the Year, 1968; resigned from the mission field because of suspected heart problem, 1975; later returned to Zambia to resume pastoral work with the Lunda Tribe when no serious health difficulties were revealed; married Ruth Edna De Velde and had five children.
From the description of Oral history interview with Lyndon Hess, 1982. (Wheaton College). WorldCat record id: 30767796
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| referencedIn | Hess, Ruth. Oral history interview with Ruth Hess, 1982. | Billy Graham Archive & Research Center | |
| creatorOf | Hess, Lyndon. Oral history interview with Lyndon Hess, 1982. | Billy Graham Archive & Research Center |
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