Dennis Stephen Fait
February 8, 1955 - April 10, 2012
Obituary
Dennis S. Fait
Dennis was born February 8, 1955 in Cleveland, OH, and died April 10, 2012 in Mountlake, Terrace, WA at the age of 57. Dennis was president of NW Rail Fan Group, and a member of the NRHS.
Dennis is survived by his beloved wife Marcia Fait, son Lee Falley and his wife Shannon Rivers, brothers John, Jim, Ed, and Bill Fait, and sister Kate McDonnell. Dennis was preceded in death by his sister Mary Blackwell, and parents John and Helen Fait.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 17th from 2:00-5:00pm, with services Wednesday, April 18th at 2:00pm all at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188. Memorials in Dennis’ memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
There are no words to say what the loss of Denny will be to
the world and our lives. What a quiet, soft spoken, easy going, loving man he was.
How very much he was in love and worshipped the ground
that Marcia shared with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We shared a loved of Trains and all that is to be a Railfan, Railbuff and Foamer. Dennis held court for soooo long at North Seattle Community College on the first Friday from Fall to late Spring….so many programs, so much to see
Dennis was dedicated to rail transportation…. he is like all of us who like trains…..nothing else matterrs when hear the wail of the train horn or the clickety clack of a passing freight train
in did we loved all of it
As deeply sadden as I am with my Uncle Denny’s passing; I am grateful that he was happy and so in love with Marsha. Grateful to have been able to visit with them, being a witness of their love and appreciation for each other, moves me to this day. My heart is with you!
Love & Progression,
Maryhelen (Aka: Spookey)
My brother was a kind gentle man and a
gift to everyone that knew him.
He will be greatly missed by all.
We send our prayers out to all family
and friends that feel the pain of this loss
so deep in their hearts as we too feel this pain and know that we must all find our place in God’s plan and come to accept His will, with the promise that we shall see each other again,
Whenever Dennis called upon me to present a program at a meeting of the Northwest Railfan Group, of which he was President for many years, I was always happy to help him out. He also introduced me to the Docent program on AMTRAK. He was a dear friend and I’ll miss him very much. I just saw him at our April 6th meeting and he seemed fine. This is really hard to take. To his beloved wife Marcia and his children and siblings– God Bless all of you. I have posted a write-up on Trainorders.com and now the World’s railfans will know about Dennis.
See: http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,2742460 Thank you.. Ken Shattock.
I was lucky enough to work with Dennis two different times, and I will always remember him as one of the most easy-going, kind and gracious people I’ve ever met. He approached everything with a positive attitude, and I enjoyed listening him talk about his love of trains. I am sorry to hear of his passing, and my thoughts are with his family.
I knew Dennis from the Northwest Railfan Group. He was always positive, and I shall long remember his booming railroad conductor voice saying “ALL ABOARD!” at the meetings. Attending the NWRG meetings from Fall to Spring, I looked forward to his report of RR happenings and upcoming events around the Sound and the region. We’ve lost a great friend. May God bless.
I remember my taking my 5 year old grandson Benny to Denny and Marcia’s house and how Denny allowed Benny to run his train layout in the basement. I was highly impressed that he would turn his pride and joy over to a little boy for some enjoyment. Benny spoke of that incident for a long time afterwards. I am also sorry about Denny’s passing but there is always a reason for everything in its time and he certainly touched Benny even if for a brief moment.
Through my friendship with Lee and Shannon I was fortunate enough to have known Dennis. I was always struck how nice he was. When I was having car trouble one time, he let me use his car while he and Marcia were out of town. He also took me to a Sonics basketball game, and it was a great night, one I have never forgotten. We had numerous chit-chats, and I am truly very sorry at his passing.He was a very kind man. I know he leaves a big void.
I also met Dennis through my friendship with Lee. Although, I probably only knew him for less than a few hours of my life and I haven’t seen him or Lee of years,Dennis always came to mind when I saw rail tracks or drove by a railyard or saw a train on television. Dennis had a passion for trains and that passion was imprinted in my mind whenever I saw them. I’m not a train guy, but I admired Dennis’s Passion. Whenever I see a train or train tracks, its a reminder to me, to think about what I am passionate about and how I can show that same amazing level of passion that Dennis did.
“Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear;
Seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come”.
I will always be grateful to Dennis for the love that he had for my sister, Marcia, and my nephew and his wife, Lee and Shannon. He was such a significant part of their lives and will be missed so very much. While I will not be able to attend the service on Wednesday, I will be remembering all of them throughout the day and asking God to gently wrap His loving arms around them and give them peace.
Dennis was true friend and wondrful with the kids always enjoy the toys he brought over and gifts for the kids,Enjoy how he wouldnt sit dwn intill he know everything was okay and made shure everyone around him were doing great,,
He will be missed but never forgotting.
Marcia,
Wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of Dennis passing. I met him a few times and remember him from bowling and Holiday parties. I know it’s very hard enduring such a loss, but you are a strong lady with family and friends that will be there for you. Time eventually wipes away the tears and only the good memories remain.
Marcia – I’m so sad to hear the news of Denny’s passing. You and Denny were so obviously happy and meant for each other. Take care and know that I am thinking about you and your family. My condolences.
He was a great guy.
We are all going to miss him.
Marcia,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your grief give way to the loving memories of a life well spent with each other.
sorry for your loss
Marcia,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your dear husband but heard lots about him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Dave and Jeanette Cantor
may he rest in the loving arms of his savior and lord . a life cut to short we will miss him .
Dear Dennis,
I really don’t know how much Dennis would remember me. I was a very young and troubled youth when I met Marcia and Dennis. Lee was a good friend of mine and offered me to come stay with him and his parents in their place in Des Moines. At the height of our drug and alcohol crazed trials in life, Dennis was a good guy. He took me on my first train ride from Seattle to Portland. I remember the ride vividly to this day. I had never seen some of the beauty our state hides away, until that day with Dennis. I didn’t know Portland had an ice skating rink at the bottom of their mall, until that day with Dennis. I also had no idea that they had neat 50’s styled burger joints in Portland, until that day with Dennis.
I had a lot of fun that day with him, and I believe he enjoyed it equally. I will never forget the good fortune that Marcia, Dennis and Lee shed on my life. I turned myself around shortly thereafter, and I honestly believe I always carried the logic and sound reasoning I learned in those times, with me.
Dennis was a good man that did not judge even the youngest of people. He was a smart, funny and all around good person to have in one’s life. My only regret was losing touch with him and his great family over the spread of time.
Thank you Marcia, Lee and Dennis for being positive influences in my life. You may never truly know what you did for me, but I can assure you – even in my baddest of times I still took lesson away that serve me today.
Love,
Bill
Dennis was a soft spoken, gentle, well liked leader of our Rail Fan group for over twenty years. I as well as other members will truly miss his sense of humor and warmth he shared with everyone of us during our monthly meetings.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.