Blake Evans Putt

Blake Evans Putt Battle Creek Blake Evans Putt, 57, of Battle Creek and Charlevoix, died unexpectedly at University of Michigan Hospital on Thursday, December 17, 2009. He was born September 10, 1952, in Battle Creek to Richard Evans and Patricia Sherwood (Brigstock) Putt. He attended St. Philip Catholic Schools, was a 1970 Lakeview High School graduate and attended Kellogg Community College. Blake retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from the Battle Creek Department of Public Works Wastewater Division. After retiring, he resided in Charlevoix. Blake married Deborah Kay Pratt December 12, 1981 in Battle Creek. Surviving are Deborah, his wife of 28 years; their daughter, Layne Sherwood Putt, and their son, Evan Richard Putt, both of Battle Creek; granddaughter, Abigail Sherwood Putt; sisters, Mary Carvel "Khi" Palmer of Battle Creek and Sherwood Anne (Richard) Mitter of Charlevoix; numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws; and locally by a sister-in-law, Julia (Jeff) Buckham of Kalamazoo. Blake loved coaching his son's hockey teams and was the manager and assistant coach of the Battle Creek Bullets that "went to the Joe". He enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, hunting, golfing, the outdoors and music. Blake spent many memorable hours with family and friends on East Twin Lake in Charlevoix. Most recently, his love and attention was focused on his eight-month-old granddaughter, Abigail. Blake took a leadership role, touching and influencing many lives, as a parent, a mentor, coach and at work. Blake was also a member of the F & U Club, which brought him much joy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where memorial services to celebrate Blake's life will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009. Memorial contributions may be made to The David Wallace Memorial Fund, to assist local children playing hockey; or the American Heart Association. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.