Larry G. Brownell

April 12, 1933-February 14, 2025

Larry Brownell passed away peacefully in Sandpoint Idaho at Life Care Center of Sandpoint on Friday, February 14. He was 91 years old.

Larry was born in Colfax Washington on April 12, 1933 to George Wesley Brownell and Frances Mary White. He had two brothers, his older brother WIlliam (Bill) Brownell and his twin Harold Marlin Brownell.

Larry enjoyed playing basketball at Colfax High School where he graduated in 1952.  He married Donna Mae Wise, his high school sweetheart, and mother to his six children. After serving two years in the army, Larry attended Kinman Business College in Spokane. Larry worked at Walla Walla Grain Growers, Oakesdale Grain Growers, and was the manager at Colfax Grain Growers when the company merged with Pullman and became Whitman County Growers. In 1975 Larry changed careers and sold cars at what was then Brown and Holter Chevrolet in Colfax.

Larry married Carol Gill on Lake Coeur 'd Alene in July of 1985. In his final years in Sandpoint, Idaho, he loved to talk about what he was "famous" for: Swimming across Lake CDA in front of their home on Mica Bay.

Larry is survived by 5 children: Gregory Richard Brownell (wife Susie), Dayton, Washington; Bruce Marlin Brownell (wife Erricka) Priest River, Idaho; Darla Brownell Tubbs (husband Dana) Airway Heights, Washington; Jonathan Lawrence Brownell (wife Jane) Sandpoint, Idaho; Gloria Brownell-McDaniels (husband Shawn) Everett Washington. 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Larry is preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Bonnie Brownell, Wife, Carol Ann Gill, Father, Wesley Brownell, Mother, Frances Meyers, Brothers; Bill Brownell and Harry Brownell.

Larry was so very loved by his family and the wonderful people at Life Care Center, Sandpoint. The family extends their thanks to all who work there.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 6, at 11:00 am at Corbeill Funeral Home. Corbeill Funeral Homes is caring for the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com