Background
DenBesten, Lawrence was born on October 4, 1926 in Corsica, South Dakot. Son of Ed and Jennie DenB.
DenBesten, Lawrence was born on October 4, 1926 in Corsica, South Dakot. Son of Ed and Jennie DenB.
Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College and Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1949; Bachelor of Science, Calvin College and Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1952; Master of Theology, Calvin College and Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1952; Doctor of Medicine, University Iowa, 1956.
Intern, Hurley Hospital, Flint, Michigan, 1956-1957; chief surgeon, medical director, Takum Hospital, Nigeria, 1957-1960; chief surgeon, medical director, Mkar Hospital, Nigeria, 1964-1966; professor surgery, vice department chairman, U. Iowa Hospitals, 1966-1967; professor surgery, chief section gastrointestinal surgery, University of California at Los Angeles Hospital and Clinics, 1977-1988; vice department chairman, University of California at Los Angeles Hospital and Clinics, 1977-1981; chief surgical services, Veterans Administration Center, Sepulveda, California, 1977-1981. Career investigator VA, 1972-1988.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Australian Computer Society, American Surgical Association, American Gastroenterol. Association, Central Surg.Assn., Pacific Coast Surgical Association, Western Surgical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Shirley Langeland, June 12, 1952. Children— Pamela K., David Lawrence.
