Brandy Jean (Parchen) Rytting

June 3, 1976 – September 22, 2025

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Brandy “Shortshot” Jean (Parchen) Rytting, 49, of Othello, Washington, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Umatilla, Oregon, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

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Early Life and Career

Brandy was born in Othello, Washington, and attended Othello High School. At the age of 17, she began her career in home health care by caring for her brother Dean. She went on to dedicate 27 years of her life to the field, where she touched countless lives with her compassion and kindness.

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Marriage and Family

Brandy married Danny Rytting on August 21, 2004. He was her most favorite person on the planet. Together, with their two children, Elijah and Theresa, they were blessed with three grandchildren: Linnea, Bennett, and Milo.

Her family was her world, and she was truly happiest as an “Oma.”

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Interests and Personality

Brandy had a love for all things musical. She treasured Pavarotti’s live version of Nessun Dorma. White Christmas in July was her jam, and The Hobbit was always playing in the background.

She loved joking with family, making people laugh, and snuggling with her grandchildren—her favorite part of each day.

Brandy will be remembered for her generous spirit, playful humor, and love for Marvin the Martian. Her family will forever smile at the sound of her favorite sayings, especially, “you’re so dumb” and “you’re pregnant”, which perfectly captured her unique sense of humor and love of laughter.

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Loved Ones

Brandy was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father, David; her brothers, Dean and Roger; and her mother-in-law, Wanda.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Rytting; her children, Elijah (Victoria) Rytting and Theresa Ann (Charles) Takacs; and her treasured grandchildren, Bennett, Linnea, and Milo.

She is also survived by her sister, Debbie Duncan (James); her nephews, Matthew (Kayleigh) with son Silas, Justin (Michelle) with daughters Rhylee and Addison, and Timothy (Kim) with sons Jackson and Idris; and her brother, Jason Parchen.

She is further survived by her brothers- and sisters-in-law—Patty, Ronda, Leola, Robert, Steven, and Theresa—along with many extended family members and friends who will carry her memory forward.

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Service Information

A memorial service will be held on October 11, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Marina Park. 

430 8th st NE, Irrigon, Oregon 97844. 

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of Brandy’s life.

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Legacy

Her love lives on in her family, and her memory will forever remain a source of light and strength.

“Go after your dreams and don’t let anyone or anything stop you.”

Please share memories of Brandy with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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