Marlene Jean Paris Putman

Marlene Jean "Jeannie" Putman passed away October 11, 2022, at the age of 87. Jeannie was born September 6, 1935 in Columbia, Montana, to Howard and Emma Paris. When she was 6 years old they moved to Oregon, first moving to Newberg then eventually settling in Dayton. She attended Dayton Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1954. Jeannie married the love of her life, Howard Putman on June 4, 1954. They were married for over 57 years until his death in April 2012.
Jeannie worked at Fredricks Motors, McMinnville Hospital and Maddox Insurance before she and Putt purchased Dave's Red and White in May of 1969. She and her family built Putt's Market into a vital grocery, community information and gathering place. In their senior years they were able to travel, making many snowbird trips to Arizona with pit stops in Mexico. A highlight of their travels was a trip to Bora Bora to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. She also took 3 wonderful trips with her family to Hawaii over the last 10 years. This is where she discovered that she loves a good Mai Tai.
Jeannie loved spending time outdoors with Putt, fishing and hunting. She was very artistic with oil painting and crocheting. Her favorite things were canning fruit for her grandchildren, and most of all spending time with her family. She loved her friends, her community, morning coffee gatherings and volunteering on Friday nights at the park. After her husband Putt's passing Jeannie started volunteering for Dayton community Red Cross Blood Drives.
Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband Howard "Putt" Putman: her father Howard: mother Emma: and sisters Mary and Betty. She is survived by her son Bret Putman (Melissa) of Dayton; daughter Christie Rose (David) of Tigard; grandchildren Seth Rose (Alyssa); Danielle Oliveira (Derek), Jacob Rose (Haylie); Cody Putman and Savannah Rose; great grandchildren; Kade Rose & Jackson Rose, Sister: Patty and many good friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by many.
Services will be on Friday, October 21st at 2:00 PM at the Pioneer Evangelical Church, located at 300 4th Street Dayton, OR with Pastor Steve Hopper officiating. There will be a light reception following. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Volunteer Fire Department in care of Macy & Son.