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Mary Scott Torland Brown

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Mary passed away November 13, 2020, at the age of 94 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 30, 1926, to Mary Ethel Smith Scott and Emmett Arthur Scott in Camas, WA.
Mary married Julian Gail Torland on January 4, 1946, and lived in Tigard, OR, where she raised their three children - Jim, Lynn and Jan. A wonderful homemaker and mother, she was active in her children’s lives, providing undying support and love. Julian and Mary later divorced in 1987. Julian passed away in June 19, 2007.
In November 1990 Mary married Bynum Estel Brown (Brownie). They traveled the world together for nearly 20 years. They had two homes, one in Beaverton, OR, and one in Sun City West, AZ, and enjoyed being “snowbirds.” Mary always said she was blessed to have a daughter at each place. They moved to Walla Walla in 2006 to be near Jan and Ron. Mary and Brownie enjoyed a kind and loving relationship with their blended family. Sadly, Brownie passed away June 14, 2010.
Mary is survived by her three children: Jim (Georgia) Torland, The Dalles, Lynn (John) Verheul, Sun City West, AZ, and Jan (Ron Fastrup) Torland, Walla Walla; two grandsons, Scott (Marie) Torland, Ontario, OR, and Ryan (Jandy) Torland, John Day, OR; and two great-grandchildren, Brynn and Garrett Torland, Ontario, OR. Mary along with her Torland and Scott families: brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Survivors also include her extended family: Al (Sharon) Brown, Poulsbo, WA, Whitney Brown, Portland, OR, Curtis (Missy) Brown, Snohomish, WA, Kimberly Spears, Springfield, OR, Doug (Kaylen) Morgan Eugene, OR, and six great-grandchildren.
Per Mary’s request there will be a private graveside service in the summer at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Camas next to her mother and father and two brothers.