Birth date: Jan 16, 1951 Death date: Jul 3, 2023
Frank Arthur Putnam III passed away on July 3, 2023 after a brief illness. He is remembered by his wife of 47 years, Lola Marie (Brill) Putnam, and their children, Jana (Erik) Sayler, Alita (Knud) Hermansen, and Isaac (Corie) Putn Read Obituary
To Lola and extended family I am truly sorry to hear of Frank's passing. It has been some time since we were all in the backyard roasting a pig for the clan it is one of my fondest memories and great times. I will say a prayer for all of you and hope that you find some peace as you grieve.
I can't believe he's gone. Too young. A good friend. I'm heartbroken.
I met Frank and Lola through Clan Donald. For 24 years they have shown me unconditional love, laughter and support. We have shared a wee dram, marched the Royal mile and enjoyed all of the laughter and trials children can bring. They are my family. I love them. And Frank will be dearly missed. He was truly extraordinary.
"Our friendship with Frank may not be as long as others, however, times we shared were an impactful part of our lives. We loved spending time together, as fellow Christians studying the Word, pressing apples or sharing a meal. The time was always Good!
A Frank memory... has to do with his trees at his home outside of Eatonville with Mount Rainier majestically standing to the East. Frank planted many species of trees, which he would scientifically name as we walked through the yard. I would say, oh yeah, that's a cedar or a fir or a noble. He always explained each species in detail. One day he asked Kirk if he would be willing to cut one of them down as it had gotten too tall and was shading his fruit trees. Kirk fell the tree. Since Kirk had a saw mill, Frank asked him if he would like it for the mill. Kirk said yes. Now, Kirk has a Ford, F250 with a canopy. The trick was going to load this tree, that had been cut to length, into the back of the truck with the canopy still on. Pretty soon, here comes Frank, slowly driving down the hill, with his little tractor, the log chained to the bucket. He had Kirk back up to the lowest point of the wall in the back yard, and slowly maneuvered that log into the back of the truck. It was tricky, but the log made it safely into the back of that truck. When it was in, Frank looked up, smiled and calmly said I had no doubt. I will never forget that satisfied look and smile. Rest in Peace, dear Frank."
Kirk, Nancy, Josh Woodward
Dearest Lola. Beautiful. Precious. Family. I just can't find words. I so love that Frank (and Lola) are such genuine folk. No pretence. Honest. Real. I hope soon to find special photos and sweet stories to share with Lola. I wish so much that I could be there at this time. I am so very grateful for the precious times we have shared. Our dear friend and brother. We love and already miss you sorely. Nancy B
