Karen Eloise Putman

“March 03, 2012 I had the pleasure of working with Karen when twelve fabulous women got together to be the 'Que Queens bbq team. And then I got to...Read More » ”
1 of 53 | Posted by: Judith Fertig - Overland Park, KS

“November 15, 2011 I worked with Karen at St. Joseph Medical Center and always loved her fiery spirit. I will miss her and hope you find comfort in...Read More » ”
2 of 53 | Posted by: Sarah Finch - Olathe, KS

“October 31, 2011 Karen you are one of the most amazing women I have ever known. May you rest in love and peace and be our angel as you were on...Read More » ”
3 of 53 | Posted by: Yvette Vallier - Kansas City, MO

“October 29, 2011 I'm sorry to ear about your lost Mrs. Putman was a great teacher and I enjoyed working for her at the catering co. To me Karen...Read More » ”
4 of 53 | Posted by: Cassandra Wilson - Independence, MO

“October 28, 2011 Just learned of Karen's passing. She has been a mentor, mother, friend and a true example of strength & perserverance to many,...Read More » ”
5 of 53 | Posted by: Anne Snider - Leawood, KS

“October 25, 2011 Karen our cousin our angel. Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon. Heaven is the most beautiful...Read More » ”
6 of 53 | Posted by: Rebecca Ferguson Harvey - TN

“October 22, 2011 Karen, You were a great help to me in my time of need while at KU Med. I pray that your family finds comfort in all the good...Read More » ”
7 of 53 | Posted by: John Hawkins - St. Joseph, MO

“October 21, 2011 My dear friend Karen....what to say....I am so taken by the news of your passing. I am so sorry that I am in Brazil and unable to...Read More » ”
8 of 53 | Posted by: Ronaldo Camargo - Clermont, FL

“October 20, 2011 Karen you were an angel to me when I needed one and you will always be in my heart- thanks for all your good work on the earth...Read More » ”
9 of 53 | Posted by: Ellen Kreimendahl - Stilwell , KS

“October 19, 2011 Karen - I will always think of you as a guardian angel - you have helped me make some good choices and I will always be thankful...Read More » ”
10 of 53 | Posted by: Anonymous

“October 19, 2011 sorry to hear about Karen, she is at Peace and giving orders Im sure in heaven.Such a strong person in what every she did....Read More » ”
11 of 53 | Posted by: Deanie Bauer - Kansas City , MO

“October 19, 2011 Jim, though many years have passed since we've seen each other, I have fond memories of you and Karen. Our deepest sympathy on your...Read More » ”
12 of 53 | Posted by: Steve Thomas - Westlake , OH

“October 19, 2011 Such a loss, but heaven's gain. Praying for all the family and friends. ~  Philippe Lechevin, Leawood, Kansas ”
13 of 53 | Posted by: Philippe Lechevin - Leawood, KS

“October 19, 2011 Chef Karen was the best cook and the sweetest ladyyou could ever meet.She was the glue that held the kitchen togeather at St...Read More » ”
14 of 53 | Posted by: Marie Wright - Raymore, MO

“October 18, 2011 Karen you were one heck of a lady you made a very lasting impression on me as well as anyone who meet you. I meet you over thirty...Read More » ”
15 of 53 | Posted by: Tammy Judy - Overland Park, KS

“October 18, 2011 My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Karen will be missed in the BBQ world and it was a pleasure to have known her. ...Read More » ”
16 of 53 | Posted by: Dan Lykins - Kansas City , MO

“October 18, 2011 Karen: When God made friends,teachers,parents,(BBQers) and all the other wonderful things. God said i give you Karen. She is...Read More » ”
17 of 53 | Posted by: Steven Holbrook - Independence, MO

“October 18, 2011 Karen will be truly missed. I know that we lost touch over the years but I thought of her & her family so often! All should...Read More » ”
18 of 53 | Posted by: Janet Wickham

“October 18, 2011 To a great teacher and friend. You will surely be missed. I am very proud to have had the honor of barbequeing with you and the...Read More » ”
19 of 53 | Posted by: Dennis Hyre - Excelsior Springs, MO

“October 18, 2011 Karen was one of the first people to welcome me into KCBS and the competitive BBQ circuit almost thirty years ago. She was such...Read More » ”
20 of 53 | Posted by: Cheryl Parker - Kansas City, MO

“October 18, 2011 Karen, I thank you for your love and friendship. The memory I will hold dearest to my heart is the time we went to see Joel...Read More » ”
21 of 53 | Posted by: Carla McBrine - Kansas City, MO

“October 18, 2011 You were and will continue to be an inspiration to all of us who aspire to be great chefs/cooks. Your BBQ was the best! Fare...Read More » ”
22 of 53 | Posted by: Mitchel Muder - Lawson, MO

“October 17, 2011 To Karen's Family, Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this very difficult time. Karen was such a wonderful lady and...Read More » ”
23 of 53 | Posted by: Phil Morrow - Excelsior Springs, MO

“October 17, 2011 It was an honor to have known you, you were truly a good friend to us both. We love and will miss you. Condolences to the family,...Read More » ”
24 of 53 | Posted by: Mike Castaneda - Kansas City, KS

“October 17, 2011 Chef Karen was always willing to help me with anything I asked for without hesitation; from tips & patterns on gingerbread houses...Read More » ”
25 of 53 | Posted by: Jim Tinkham - Liberty, MO

“October 17, 2011 My fondest memory at a particular American Royal contest was she majically turned a turkey into a ham. We laughed for hours! What...Read More » ”
26 of 53 | Posted by: Clayton Zellers - Lee's Summit, MO

“October 17, 2011 Over the past 30 years you have been an inspiration and a font of knowledge. We will all miss you Trevor Thomas ”
27 of 53 | Posted by: Trevor Thomas

“October 17, 2011 We love Karen with all our hearts! We will miss her so much. She is in God's glory now and know she is one happy woman!! ~ ...Read More » ”
28 of 53 | Posted by: Rich Tuttle - Pleasant Hill, MO

“October 16, 2011 Karen, you have not only touched my life for the passed 30 years, not only in the BBQ circuit but the culinary world, but also 1000...Read More » ”
29 of 53 | Posted by: Richard McPeake - Shawnee, KS

“October 16, 2011 Chef, God Bless you and your family. You have given so much of your time and talent in the service of so many others. Your...Read More » ”
30 of 53 | Posted by: Paul Santaularia - Shawnee, KS

“October 16, 2011 Mom, my heart takes comfort in the fact that absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I love you with all my heart...Read More » ”
31 of 53 | Posted by: Bernie Hollingshead - Denton, TX

“October 16, 2011 Karen you will be missed by all. You have blessed us all by sharing of yourself and your talents as a Chef. Your legacy will...Read More » ”
32 of 53 | Posted by: Mark Webster - Lees Summit, MO

“October 16, 2011 Chef you forgot to leave me the recipe for the barbeque sauce so I can make it at saint joseph hospital I miss you mom. ~ ...Read More » ”
33 of 53 | Posted by: Francisco Mota Molina - KS

“October 16, 2011 A BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL LIGHT HAS BEEN PUT OUT BUT ALL HER KINDNESSES WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US WHO LOVED HER. GOD BLESS ALL...Read More » ”
34 of 53 | Posted by: Glynda Jacobson

“October 16, 2011 Thanks for all the memories and things you taught us not only in spirit and in mind. You will definately be missed!! love Joe ...Read More » ”
35 of 53 | Posted by: Joe Fatino

“October 16, 2011 Karen I beilieve that they have food in Heaven, and you will be in charge of the endless, everlasting, Bar-B-Q Buffet. I did not...Read More » ”
36 of 53 | Posted by: James Thomasson - Kansas City, KS

“October 16, 2011 Karen you will be missed . Jim My thoughts & Prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.Let us pray she is now in Gods arm's and...Read More » ”
37 of 53 | Posted by: James Thomas - Charleston, SC

“October 16, 2011 Karen was truly a blessing from heaven. I've never met a lovelier lady with so much passion for life. She was a great inspiration...Read More » ”
38 of 53 | Posted by: Johnny Gilmore

“October 16, 2011 Sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences....Holley Family ~  Celina Holley, Kansas City, Kansas ”
39 of 53 | Posted by: Celina Holley - Kansas City, KS

“October 16, 2011 Karen was awesome to all of us at St. Joseph. She shared her BBQ with us and gave that award winning smile. Many Blessings to...Read More » ”
40 of 53 | Posted by: Kathy M - Independence, MO

“October 16, 2011 Thank you Chef Putman you were a blessing to St Joseph Medical Center. You will be greatly missed.My God be with your family and...Read More » ”
41 of 53 | Posted by: Marie Wright - Raymore, MO

“October 16, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Mike and Michelle Keck ...Read More » ”
42 of 53 | Posted by: Michelle Keck - Greenwood, MO

“October 16, 2011 I have to say there is none like you Chef, who I am so grateful that I got to know in your last year or so at St. Joseph. I am so...Read More » ”
43 of 53 | Posted by: Tina Smith - Archie , MO

“October 16, 2011 Karen, we were far away but that don't mean we forgot you and the rest of the Family. You will always be in our Hearts. May You...Read More » ”
44 of 53 | Posted by: Eddie & Doris Thomas - Aiken, SC

“October 16, 2011 May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Karen and some of you, her family, at Eddy's Catering & Arrowhead...Read More » ”
45 of 53 | Posted by: Janet Perrin - Kansas City, MO

“October 16, 2011 my dear sister, now you are free of pain. i will miss you, and your words of encoutagement. love you always, may you rest in...Read More » ”
46 of 53 | Posted by: Ronna Keck - Kansas City , KS

“October 16, 2011 Karen you will be truly missed, but never forgotten! you were a roll model to so many people, may your legacy live on forever! my...Read More » ”
47 of 53 | Posted by: Sarah Hanson - Kansas City, KS

“Karen, It was a true pleasure knowing you. It was an honor cooking beside you at the BBQ contest. Contests will not be the same without you. ...Read More » ”
48 of 53 | Posted by: Jim and Rayma Nesselrode - MO

“May you light the heavens with your presence. ”
49 of 53 | Posted by: Chris and Pat Lockwood - Lenexa,, KS

“Karen was one to make you a friend the moment she met you. We are proud to say Karen was our friend since meeting in 1994. There were a lot of laughs...Read More » ”
50 of 53 | Posted by: Larry & Ellie King - Lexington, MO

“Karen truly was a "Flower of the Flames." Talented and hardworking, she always gave everything--family, friends, work, bbq--her best. I will miss her...Read More » ”
51 of 53 | Posted by: Judith Fertig - Overland Park, KS

“What a wonderful person to have ever had the pleasure of knowing She was a fantastic BBQ buddy and with us always in our hearts and minds. ”
52 of 53 | Posted by: Joe and Lisa Brotherton - MO

“Karen, As we travel through time there are few genuine souls we meet along the way. Thank you for your love, support, your laugh and sharing your...Read More » ”
53 of 53 | Posted by: Bob Brassard - Prairie Village, KS