Dr. Charles "Doc" Brandstetter, 85, died June 15, 2008 in his home in Idaho Falls after a full life filled with his passions of chiropractic and family.

He was born July 1, 1922 in the mining town of Fairbanks, Alaska to Carl and Augusta. His father, after having made his fortune and grown tired of the cold winters, moved the family including newly born sister Florence to Kent, Washington where Charlie attended and graduated from Kent High School. Charlie excelled in scholastics, was a thespian and a boxer.

Charles then attended Washington State University in 1940 joining the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and the Army ROTC. His studies were interrupted when he was called to serve in the Second World War. During training, Charles was given opportunities to serve his country as a scout and sharpshooter, however the Army found his talent in the Adjutant General's office and was stationed in the South Pacific on the island of New Caledonia where he served until the conclusion of the war. He returned to Washington State becoming his fraternity's president, as well as the Vice President of the University's Intra-Fraternity Council. He maintained contact with his Phi Tau brothers throughout his life and returned to the campus often, attending several Cougar football games.

Having a genuine concern for humankind, Charles then attended Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, where he learned and ascribed to the philosophy that the human body has recuperative, self-healing capabilities, and that there is a correlation between the skeletal structure and optimum bodily function. There he committed his life to the practice of Chiropractic and natural healing. He graduated in 1949. He obtained his Chiropractic Orthopedist Certification from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, was a Certified Industrial Consultant and a Fellow in the International College of Chiropractors. He served 23 years as President of the American Chiropractic Association's Council on Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics and on the House of Delegates. He served as President of the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians and Chairman of the Peer Review Committee. He chaired the Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Doc's chiropractic career spanned 58 years when he retired on his 85 birthday.

While attending Chiropractic College Charles met his future wife, Doris Gendron. The two were married March 31, 1950. They moved to Idaho Falls to start his career. He was active in many civic organizations including, but not limited to, the Sports Round Table, Jaycees, Elks Club, and YMCA holding many offices in each. He was the program chairman of the Idaho Falls Civitan Club for over 40 years and served as an officer in the Intermountain District of Civitan. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Scottish Rite Bodies and was a Shriner. He loved greeting the crowds in downtown Idaho Falls while working at Alive After Five to raise money for various Civitan projects.

One of his greatest joys was attending all the sporting, music, and academic activities of his grandchildren.

He was passionate about his family, profession and traveling. His patients were a top priority and he always made time for them. May we all love life as much as Doc.

Doc is survived by his wife, Doris, a son, Dean (wife, T.C.) and three grandchildren: McCall, Larson and Carter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill.

An Open House Celebration of Doc's life will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday June 20, 2008, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Lindsay Blvd.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in Doc's name to the Idaho Falls Youth Hockey Association; P.O. Box1592; Idaho Falls, Idaho 83403-1592, or Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children; Fairfax Ave. at Virginia St.; Salt Lake City, UT 84103.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .