Individual Details

Ada Gertrude Putnam

(25 Jun 1934 - 30 Aug 2019)

Adah

Events

Birth	25 Jun 1934	Sand Point, Bonner, Idaho, United States
Marriage	23 Sep 1950	Coeur D'alene, Kootenai, Idaho, United States - Jack Winebarger
Divorce	4 May 1953	Kootenai, Idaho, United States - Jack Winebarger
Marriage	27 Aug 1953	Superior, Mineral, Montana, United States - Robert Boyles
Death	30 Aug 2019	Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States
Burial		St Thomas Cemetery, Coeur D'alene, Kootenai, Idaho, United States

Families

Spouse	Robert Boyles ( - )
Child	Jeff Boyles ( - 2019)
Child	Michael Boyles ( - )
Child	Cheryl Boyles ( - )
Child	Cathy Boyles ( - )

Spouse

Jack Winebarger ( - )

Father	Floyd Eugene Putnam (1897 - 1973)
Mother	Selma Marie Giroux (1897 - 1976)
Sibling	Eugene Stanley Putnam (1920 - 1977)
Sibling	William Gordon "Bud" Putnam (1922 - 2011)
Sibling	James Wesley Putnam (1924 - 1989)
Sibling	Phillip Lloyd Putnam ( - )
Sibling	Floyd William "Floyd Jr" Putnam (1929 - 1994)
Sibling	Paul Richard Putnam (1931 - 2005)
Sibling	Robert E Putnam (1939 - )

Notes

Death

Added by Thomas Giovanelli

Adah G Putnam Boyles
BIRTH 25 Jun 1934Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, USA
DEATH 30 Aug 2019 (aged 85)Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
BURIAL Saint Thomas CemeteryCoeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, USA Show Map
PLOT New Sect 73 Grave 8
MEMORIAL ID 214654221
BOYLES, Adah G. (Putnam)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother and grandmother. Surrounded by three generations of her loving family, Adah was called home by her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2019. She courageously battled Lewy Body Dementia for several years. Her attitude, that she could tackle all that was thrown at her, was impressive.

Adah was 7th of 8 children and the only girl. Born to Floyd and Selma Putnam on June 25, 1934 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was married to Robert Boyles for 30 years. Her greatest joy was her four children and loved being a grandmother to seven and many great-grandchildren.

Her kind heart, generous nature, vivacious laugh and sweet spirit made her easily loved by many. Not quite 5-foot tall, she described herself "small but mighty" and "tougher than a rubber butt." She was also lovingly described as feisty with a bit of a stubborn streak.

Due to her knack for interior design, Adah's homes were masterfully decorated. She loved housekeeping and took great pride in keeping a spotless home.

Adah was particularly gifted in creating floral bouquets and wreaths for family and friends as well as selling her gorgeous arrangements at craft shows.

Her favorite holiday was Christmas, spending countless hours decorating, wrapping gifts and baking. Her large decorated Christmas trees were stunning. She thoroughly enjoyed any photo opportunity and relentlessly pursued the family at every gathering to ensure all of our events were remembered.

Adah had a passion for antiques and collectibles. Her home was filled with her favorite collectibles - angels, glass bells and copper.

Adah really enjoyed working at her friend's antique store and together they had a booth at Custer's Antique Show. Adah had a real love of animals and it was not unusual for her to bring home a stray cat or injured bird. She always enjoyed having pets and owned a dog most of her adult life. Adah was preceded in death by her son, Jeff; her beloved Aunt Ada and Ed Meyers; her parents; and brothers, Wesley, Eugene, Paul, Phillip, Bud and Bill.

Adah is survived by her son Michael (wife Julie) Boyles; daughters Cheryl Hood and Cathy (husband Tom) Adams; grandchildren: Jason (wife Lori) Hood and Ryan Hood (Lorri), Kelly (husband Ryan) Tomlinson, Heath (wife Carrie) Boyles and Aaron Boyles (Janel), Stephanie (husband Dale) Szabo and Natalie Adams (Reece); and 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Adah had an unwavering faith in our Lord throughout her life. She religiously read the Bible and ministered the Word of God to others.

Mom, you are forever in our hearts and we will miss you so much. We are overjoyed your suffering finally ended.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Spokane.

A celebration of life will be September 28, 2019, 11:00 at Fairmount Memorial Park's Sunset Chapel, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, WA followed by a luncheon.

Created by: Bill Kapaun
Added: 21 Aug 2020
Find a Grave Memorial 214654221
Hide citationFind a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 April 2021), memorial page for Adah G Putnam Boyles (25 Jun 1934–30 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial no. 214654221, citing Saint Thomas Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, USA ; Maintained by Bill Kapaun (contributor 47698263) .