It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James MacDonald Putman (Jim) on December 18, 2018 at the age of 80 years old. He leaves this earth to join his Heavenly Father and will be missed dearly by many faithful friends and family.
He was born February 23, 1938, in New Madrid County, Mo., to the late Marlow and Margaret Putman. Jim was the beloved husband of Lynn Putman; loving father of Tiffany (Pavan) Malhotra of New York, NY and Krystal (Martin) Putman-Garcia of Washington, D.C.; dear brother of the late John Putman (survived by Sherrie) of Elkhart, IN; and loving grandfather of Isla, Sebastian, Alexandra and Mina.
Mr. Putman graduated from the Southeast Missouri State University in 1959 and shortly thereafter, served as a medic in the U.S. Army Reserve. Jim worked as a financial consultant for the majority of his career, most recently at Oppenheimer & Co.
Most importantly, Jim loved (and was loved by) people of all kinds. He never met a stranger and had more friends than could be counted. Jim was an active member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clayton, Mo. and an active contributor to the United Service Organizations (USO).
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 106 North Meramec Avenue, Clayton at 10:00 a.m.
He will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to United Service Organizations – USO or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences(5)-
-
-
-
-
Previous Dan Higgs
Next Mary Guempel
Don and Roselee Wachter says
December 23, 2018 at 12:49 amWe fondly remember our friendship with Jim at College High School–he was always jolly and fun to be with.
Marylou Rose Kelly says
December 22, 2018 at 8:38 pmI remember Butch as a funny fun loving fellow
. We had many classes together and he could always make us laugh. Loved his made up tale about his “goat and Guinea ,” farm when he was unprepared with a report in English class in high school. He was one of the first to stop by after my father died .He was a thoughtful man.
.
John Baker says
December 20, 2018 at 11:43 pmJim,
you will be missed i’ll always be great full for all you did for me
john baker
Nashville,Tn (
Cindy Slota says
December 20, 2018 at 10:53 pmWe are so sorry for the loss of Jim. He will be missed and remembered by many. He was always so much fun. There are many memories and stories to be told.
Albert & Mary McElroy says
December 20, 2018 at 1:45 pmWe extend our condolences to the family. One of the last members of the Cueny’s Crew.