Pastor William "Bill" L. Putman

William Lee “Bill” Putman was born to Byer and Lois Putman on May 27, 1942, and went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2026. 

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Bobbie Putman; their five children and their spouses; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three beloved siblings; and an abundance of friends whom he considered family. 

Bill attended San Jose Bible College, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After serving as a pastor for 10 years, Bill began working with the Idaho Church Planting Association in 1976. Together, Bill and Bobbie devoted themselves to church planting and started fourteen churches, sharing their love for Christ and their desire to see others come to know Him. 

In 2002, Bill and Bobbie moved to Post Falls, where they continued serving at Real Life Ministries. Throughout his life, Bill was known for his creativity, his many ideas, and his deep desire to help others. He was the author of four books and was always looking for new ways to encourage, serve, and make a difference in the lives of those around him. 

While the many things Bill accomplished were important and valuable, there were two things that mattered most to him: his family and that people knew who Jesus was. His faith was not simply something he talked about; it was the foundation of his life and the message he wanted others to hear. 

Bill would want everyone to know this: God loves you. He loves you, and He does not want to go to heaven without you. His life was a testimony to that love, and his legacy will live on in the many people he led to Christ, encouraged, served, and loved as family

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday October 3, 2026, at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, ID.