Brian Toland

BRIAN R. TOLAND MELBOURNE BEACH Brian R. Toland, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Born January 30, 1953 in Big Springs, TX he was a life-long Texas Long horns fan. Brian was a man for all seasons who had a passion for life and lived his dreams. He was a consummate wildlife ecologist and master falconer. He was a published author and photographer. His wildlife images were selected to adorn the lobby of Parrish Medical Center. After twenty-five years of government service protecting endangered species, Brian founded his own environmental consulting firm and later brought his wife in as a partner creating an enduring family business. Brian was a gifted guitarist who wrote and recorded his own music. Above all, Brian was a devoted father and husband who left an incredible legacy for his family. Surviving are his wife, Lisa; son Laif and daughters, Maya and Jada all of Melbourne; his mother Anne Ludeman; father Gordon Toland; and sisters Karen Toland and Marcia Crelli. A celebration of Brians life will be held at 11 a.m., Satur day, July 12th, at Ponce de Leon Landing in Melbourne Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Toland Children Education Fund at Washington Mutual Bank 4050 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935 or any branch office. Arrangements by South Brevard Funeral Home, Melbourne, 724-2222. Sign family guestbook at : www.affuneral.com.