Douglas L. Brannon

LaCrosse, Wash., native Douglas L. Brannon, 80, of Lewiston, Idaho, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Royal Plaza Rehabilitation Center in Lewiston.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in Colfax Cemetery with Pastor Ed McBride of Colfax United Methodist Church officiating.

Doug was born Jan. 14, 1942, in Colfax, Wash., to Merle and Eva Mae Luper Brannon. He grew up on the family farm in LaCrosse and went to LaCrosse High School. Following graduation, he attended Whitworth College, where he majored in English. Doug received his bachelor's degree from Whitworth and went on to teach school in Oak Harbor, Wash., for seven years before moving to Seattle. He worked as a computer programmer for AAA for several years. Doug was also a department manager for Target retail stores in Seattle for more than seven years before retiring. He traveled internationally extensively and spent quite a bit of time in Rome, Syria and Turkey.

Desiring a more peaceful lifestyle after retiring, he left Seattle and moved to Lewiston, Idaho, 14 years ago to be closer to his brother. He liked the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and he loved the river going through town.

Doug was very proud of a clock that he built from a kit and was meticulous with the workings of it. He also liked to refurbish furniture. He loved walking his dog - a Shih Tzu named "Zoey." He maintained beautiful flower gardens around his home and enjoyed the company of many of his neighbors

Douglas is survived by his younger brother, Alvin Brannon of Colfax; and by his loving four-legged friend, Zoey. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his sister-in-law, Dixie Brannon.

The family suggests memorial gifts in his memory be to the St. Joseph's Family Hospice, 200 N. Main St., Lewiston, Idaho 83501. On-line guest book is at http://www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com.

Corbeill Funeral Homes of Colfax is in charge of the arrangements.