Venita Putman

February 18, 1931 - June 29, 2010

Venita Joyce Putman passed away Tuesday, June 29, at Corvallis Manor. She was 79. Venita was born in Mauldin, Ark., to Oscar and Oma New. She graduated from Acorn High School. On Dec. 24, 1948, she married Dolford D. Putman. After having two sons, the family moved to Corvallis in 1952. In 1957, they had twin sons. Venita worked in the medical field for 37 years. She retired as a medical assistant at the Oregon State University Student Health Center. Venita was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Keith. She is survived by Dolford, her husband of 62 years; sons Allen of Crescent and Dennis and Kevin of Corvallis; brother Don New of Pendleton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland.