Norman S. Putnam, 89, of Pompey, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Francis House. He was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Syracuse to Dr. Irving and Beulah Putnam. Norman received his associate’s degree from SUNY Morrisville’s agricultural program. He was a judge for Palomino, Paint, Pinto, POA, 4H and open horse shows for over 70 years and was an adjunct professor of equine studies at Cazenovia College. He was a longtime advisor for the Palomino Youth Programs. He successfully showed for many years. When Norman was a teenager, he was awarded the Boy Scout Eagle award for an act of heroism when he saved a young girl from a boat fire on DeRuyter Lake. Norman was a member of the Pompey Community Church, the Palomino and Quarter Horse Associations, and Town of Pompey Community Council. When not involved with horse shows, he enjoyed watching and supporting Syracuse University athletics and the New York Yankees.
Norman is survived by his wife of 70 years, Beatrice Lewis Putnam; his children, Douglas (Michele) Putnam, Janet (John) Putnam McLaughlin and Christine Putnam Mann; his sister, Marilyn Putnam Koral; eight grandchildren, Richard (Jaime) Putnam, Meredith Putnam, Kyle Putnam, Erin Putnam, Jennifer (Brian) Lewis, Kristen (Jeffrey) Mullen, Stephanie (Matthew) Hertel and Michael Mann; and eight great-grandchildren.
Calling hours were held 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2020, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Funeral services will be private, burial will be in Pompey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Norman’s memory may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208 or Hospice of CNY and of the Finger Lakes, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
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