Douglas L. Brannon, Lewiston resident and LaCrosse, Washington native, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Royal Plaza Rehabilitation Center in Lewiston. He was 80. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 29th, at 3:00 pm in the Colfax Cemetery with Pastor Ed McBride of the Colfax United Methodist Church officiating.

Doug was born January 14, 1942 in Colfax, Washington 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, Washington 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 over seven years before he retired. He traveled internationally quite 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 fourteen 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 www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com

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