Patrick Francis (Pat) Putnam, 75, of San Mateo passed away peacefully in the early
hours of December 2, 2025, in Redwood City, California. Pat was a devoted husband to
his wife, Linda; a loving father to his children, Sam and Julie, and to his stepchildren,
Kevin and Shelly; and a proud grandfather to his six grandchildren.

Pat was born on March 20, 1950, and raised in Gregory, South Dakota, by his parents,
Francis and Bertha. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Joe, Bob, Nan, Doris and
Jim. He remained close to his brothers and sisters throughout his life.

After graduating from Gregory High School and the University of South Dakota, Pat
enjoyed a long career managing car dealerships in Sioux Falls, SD, Oklahoma City, OK,
Visalia, CA and San Mateo, CA. In addition to being incredibly hard working and
intelligent, his coworkers remember him as a personable but exacting manager who
enabled them to do their best.

When friends and family remember Pat, the first thing that typically comes to mind is his
humor. He was quick-witted and clever, skilled at telling stories as well as making sharp
observations, and his laugh was infectious. He loved golfing with Linda and his friends,
often traveling to play with partners he had known since childhood. He was an avid fan
of the 49ers and Warriors, and as an adult, he became an excellent chef with an
appreciation for fine Pinot Noir.

More than anything, Pat loved Linda and his family. After a decades-long friendship,
Pat married Linda in 1999 and the two spent the next twenty six years growing closer
and making one another better people. Their love was -and is - an inspiration.
A celebration of Pat's life will take place on Saturday, December 20th , from 2:00 to 4:00
pm at Crippen & Flynn Woodside Chapel in Redwood City, California. We welcome all
who knew and loved Pat to come share memories. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to Mission Hospice & Home Care ( https://www.missionhospice.org/donate/) or to
the Parkinson's Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/?form=19983).