Background
Leon, Richard Hayward was born on March 9, 1935 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Douglas Hayward and Helen (Hanson) Leon.
Leon, Richard Hayward was born on March 9, 1935 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Douglas Hayward and Helen (Hanson) Leon.
Bachelor, University Washington, 1957. Master of Arts, Benares Hindu University, India, 1961. Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1962.
Doctor in Ministry, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1982.
Assistant pastor Hamburg (New York ) Presbyterian Church, 1962-1965, senior pastor, 1965-1970, Union Church of Manila, Makati, Rizal, Philippines, 1970-1976, First Presbyterian Church, Spokane, Washington, 1976-1986, Bellevue, since 1986.
Founder, chairman Christian Aid Network, Spokane, 1985. Member Rotary Club Bellevue.
Married Carolyn Vandiver, September 17, 1961. Children: Jay Christopher, Catherine Marie, Mary Wynne.