Susan Johnson Putman

1947 - 2023

Susan Johnson Putman obituary, 1947-2023, Roseburg, OR

Susan Johnson Putman

1947 - 2023

Susan Putman Obituary

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Susan Johnson Putman Susan Putman, the heart and soul of our family, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 8th in Roseburg, Oregon. She was born in Marysville, California on July 7th, 1947, to Alton and Edith Johnson. Susan graduated from Yuba City High School in 1965. She continued her education at San Jose State University where she received her degree in Interior Design in 1969, then proceeded on to a career that spanned over 40 years and also included Landscape Design. Susan moved to Oregon in 2004, but was always a girl from Yuba City at heart. She was active in the Prune Festival and a member of Alpha Sigma. Her interests included travel, reading, cooking, gardening, and taking care of her needy husband and King Charles spaniels.

Susan was preceded in death by her father Alton Johnson, mother Edith Beeler and step father Buck Beeler. Surviving family include her husband of 40 years Laurence Everett Putman, sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Skip King, daughter Lindsay [Bret} Kennaday, son Jordan {Cynthia} Anderson and stepdaughters, Tennley {Ryan} Matthews, Elan {Paul} Gibson and Lauren Putman.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 3rd at the First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg, Oregon, at 10:30 am.

Donations in Susan's memory can be made to PEO International Foundation at https://donations.peointernational.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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May 10, 2023

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Karri Clark

May 10, 2023

I just heard the news of Susan passing. She was a very sweet, kind, beautiful lady. My sincerest condolences.
Karri Clark

Lindsay Kennaday

April 28, 2023

My beautiful Momma and best friend. I was so blessed to be her daughter! I will cherish our happy memories for the rest of my life.

Judie Griffin

April 23, 2023

I was so sad to hear the news. Susan was always a bright light anytime she entered a room . Always fun always happy.
I loved talking to her about gardening. ( and not to use Round Up around my roses !)
She will be missedYou are all in my prayers.
Judie Griffin

jack brown

April 21, 2023

So sorry to hear, my sincere condolences to her family and friends ...Jack Brown

Mary G

April 19, 2023

Such a beautiful picture of Susan !!! And that is just how she looked

Mary griese

April 19, 2023

Susan was such a lovely lovely ladyshe will be missed by many . Taken too soon heaven gained a angel

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