Sharon Marie (Knafelc) Putnam

Sharon Marie Putnam (née Knafelc) of Watson passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on January 20, 2016. Born in Watson on May 31, 1953, she was 62 years old. Sharon attended the University of Saskatchewan, receiving her arts degree in 1974 and her education degree in 1975. She married Gregory Putnam on August 20, 1976.

Teaching was Sharon’s greatest passion, and she was loved by her students. She began her career at schools in Minton, Hawarden and Muenster before settling in her hometown of Watson to teach elementary students. She taught for a total of 37 years and retired in 2012. A teacher leaves a large footprint on the world, and Sharon was always delighted by hearing from former students and colleagues.

Deeply affected by the death of her son Eric in 2001, Sharon found comfort through her devotion to her students and grandchildren. She was closely involved in her community as part of the Kinettes, Jaycettes, and Brownies, and served for many years on the board of the Watson Public Library. She maintained a beautiful, warm, and welcoming home and garden for her friends and family.

Sharon is remembered by her grandsons Lucas and Josh; her husband Greg; her sons Jeremy (Karla) and Christopher (Amy); her siblings Myron (Laurie), Lee (Carolyn), and Lynn (Dennis); her mother Louise; brothers- and sisters-in-law Jim, Max (Colleen), and Leanna; her nieces Shannon, Tracy, and Madison; and her nephews Regan, Justin, Bryce, Max, and Tanner. She was predeceased by her son Eric; her nephew Greg; her sister Valerie; her father Stanley; her parents-in-law Joe and Margaret; and her sister-in-law Ardie.

A memorial service and celebration of Sharon’s life was held at the Watson Civic Centre on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 2:00 pm. An interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Parkland Regional Library, Watson Branch.  Please make cheques payable to Town of Watson, Box 276 Watson, SK S0K 4V0.

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