Douglas Richard "Faja" Leander

Douglas Richard "Faja" Leander, age 71, of Indianapolis Indiana/Tacoma WA passed away on May 16, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1952, in Rochester, New York, USA.

Faja, as he was affectionately known, served in the Army for 2.5 years. He worked for the Army as a civilian from 1987 until his retirement in 2013. During his career, Faja worked in radiology X-ray as a supplies clerk before transitioning to a machine tech role in radiology oncology.

Faja was a devoted father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his son Eliah D. Leander, brother Terry Leander, and ex-wife Mary E. Leander. He was preceded in death by his mother Thelma Leander, father Walter Leander, and sister Karen Leander.

Faja attended Delaware Trail Primary School and graduated from Delaney High School after attending North Central High School. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland.

A man of diverse interests, Faja worshipped at Lakeview Church of Christ from 1982 to 2012. He enjoyed listening to music with his son, watching NASCAR and Indy races, cheering for the Seattle Seahawks, and playing tennis in his spare time.

A memorial service will be held at Lakeview Church of Christ on June 8, 2024, at 1 pm to honor Faja's life. In lieu of flowers, donations towards his burial expenses can be made at: https://gofund.me/96cdf546

The funeral home assisting with the arrangements is Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, WA.