Background
Leander, Daniel Vance was born on May 30, 1925 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Carl George and Lela Lena (Brewer) Leander.
Leander, Daniel Vance was born on May 30, 1925 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Carl George and Lela Lena (Brewer) Leander.
Bachelor, University Kansas, 1949. Master of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1952. Master of Education, University North Texas, 1969.
Pastor, United Methodist Church, numerous cities, Texas, 1954-1971; pastoral counselor North Texas conference, United Methodist Church, Texas, 1971-1974; private practice, Denton, Texas, since 1974; principal, D.L. Advertising and Public Relations., Denton, since 1980. Independent ministry up until his death.
Pastored in 12 churches in Texas over his lifetime: Methodist churches in Petty, Bonham, Dallas Maple Lawn, Paris, Wichita Falls, Dallas Lovers Lane, Denton 1st Methodist, Tioga, Collinsville, Gunter, Aubrey, Denton Trinity Fellowship.
Wrote a weekly newspaper column for several area newspapers for 10 years, titled Insights Into Christianity and Yourself.
With United States Navy, 1943-1946, ATO, PTO.
Married Marlene Dorreice King, June 6, 1953. Children: Don Carlton Leander, Dale Wesley Leander.