Individual Details
William Albert "Billy" Brannan Jr.
(13 Apr 1923 - 1 Feb 1940)
Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, Sunday, February 4, 1940, Page 7, Col. 1: William Brannan Services Monday. (Special to The Statesman). Nampa---The body of William A. Brannan, Jr., 16- year-old boy who was drowned while skating on Payette lake Thursday, will arrive in Nampa Sunday and will be taken to the Robinson funeral home.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed Saturday night, but services were tentatively set for Monday at the Robinson chapel. Definite announcement of the time will be announced following arrival of the body.
The youth, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brannan, Sr., of Nampa. is also survived by two sisters, Maxine and Betty Brannan of Nampa. He was born in North Platte, Neb., April 13, 1923. He came to Nampa with his parents when a small boy and attended schools here. He enrolled with the CCC about a year ago and was stationed at Payette lake.
Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, Thursday, February 8, 1940, Page 10, Col. 6: Last Rites Are Held For William Brannan. (Special to The Statesman). Nampa---Last Rites for William Brannan, Jr., former Nampa high school boy who was drowned in Payette Lake last Thursday, were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Christian church. The Rev. Lester Jones conducted the services, which were attended by former classmates, CCC boys from McCall, and other friends.
Pallbearers were six CCC youths from McCall where young Brannan had been enrolled for nearly a year. Interment was in Cloverdale Memorial Park near Boise. The firing squad from troop F of Idaho National Guard, Nampa, fired a military salute at the close of the graveside service.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed Saturday night, but services were tentatively set for Monday at the Robinson chapel. Definite announcement of the time will be announced following arrival of the body.
The youth, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brannan, Sr., of Nampa. is also survived by two sisters, Maxine and Betty Brannan of Nampa. He was born in North Platte, Neb., April 13, 1923. He came to Nampa with his parents when a small boy and attended schools here. He enrolled with the CCC about a year ago and was stationed at Payette lake.
Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, Thursday, February 8, 1940, Page 10, Col. 6: Last Rites Are Held For William Brannan. (Special to The Statesman). Nampa---Last Rites for William Brannan, Jr., former Nampa high school boy who was drowned in Payette Lake last Thursday, were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Christian church. The Rev. Lester Jones conducted the services, which were attended by former classmates, CCC boys from McCall, and other friends.
Pallbearers were six CCC youths from McCall where young Brannan had been enrolled for nearly a year. Interment was in Cloverdale Memorial Park near Boise. The firing squad from troop F of Idaho National Guard, Nampa, fired a military salute at the close of the graveside service.
Events
| Birth | 13 Apr 1923 | North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska |  | ||
| Death | 1 Feb 1940 | McCall, Valley Co., Idaho | | ||
| Burial | Cloverdale Memorial Park, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho | |
Families
| Father | Wilbern H Brannan (1901 - 1984) |
| Mother | Bernice Mabel Hill (1906 - 1940) |
| Sibling | Betty Irene Brannan ( - ) |
| Sibling | Maxine Brannan ( - ) |
Endnotes
1. Obituary of William A. Brannan, Jr., Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, Sunday, February 4, 1940, Page 7, Col. 1.
2. Find A Grave.
3. Obituary of William A. Brannan, Jr., Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, Sunday, February 4, 1940, Page 7, Col. 1.
4. Find A Grave.
5. Find A Grave.