Glen Robert Putnam Obituary (1924 - 2007)

“Retired Lt. Colonel” Glen Robert Putnam, 83, passed away in Salt Lake on April 29, 2007 surrounded by his family. Born March 5, 1924 in Ogden, Utah to Glen A. Putnam and Ruby Nielson Putnam. Glen graduated from Ogden High School and the University of Utah where he earned a Masters degree in Industrial Psychology. He married Dorothy Pike, November 7, 1943, divorced, and is father to Glen R. Putnam, Jr., Salt Lake City, Patricia Bowles, Sandy, Barbara Putnam, Olympia, WA, and David A. Putnam, Ivins, UT. Glen traveled extensively as the CEO of the business consulting firm Tristar Corporation. His pride in his business was second only to his pride in his military service; Glen enlisted in the US Army Air Corp in 1942 and flew in the Pacific during WWII. Ret Lt. Col, 1984. He was well-respected and had many diverse friendships, most notably with Tony and Jim Tseng. He had a love of fishing, storytelling, the Chinese culture and his beloved dog Bonnie. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dale Putnam, is survived by his sister Lujean Dunn, his 4 children, 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at VA Hospice. Glen will be interred Thursday May 3rd , 2007 at 12 noon at Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17100 So. Camp Williams Rd. (Redwood Rd.), where friends may call from 11-12 noon.