Dennis W. Britton

Dennis Wayne Britton, 81, of Soap Lake, Washington, died Dec. 25, 2023, at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, Washington, of congestive heart failure. He was born in Pasco to Willard “Wayne” and Darlene “Dolly” Britton. He was raised in Kennewick and was a longtime resident of Soap Lake. Dennis honorably served four years in the United States Navy. His careers included TV and electronic repair and working as a long-haul truck driver. The job he was most proud of was as a dam operator/electrician with the Grand Coulee Project Hydroelectric Authority, where he was considered to be very knowledgeable and highly respected in the field. He retired in 2008. Dennis married Shirley Johnson in 1986. During their 37 years together, they enjoyed traveling and would take regular road trips to visit family and friends.