Putman Family Mourns Loss of Three Members at Memorial Service Following Tragic Accident
A memorial service was held for three individuals from the Meet the Putmans household — Bill, Barb, and Megan Putman — approximately three weeks following their untimely passing.
The commemorative gathering — accessible for viewing on the “Growing Up Putman” Facebook page — took place at Caro First Baptist Church in Caro, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 15, concluding with interment in a nearby graveyard.
On Tuesday, October 14, the Putman family had announced their intention to broadcast the remembrance ceremony through a Facebook post, stating it was “for those desiring to participate in honoring the lives of our beloved,” and further expressing, “We are deeply grateful for the immense love and prayers extended to our family.”
Bill, Barb, and Megan lost their lives in a vehicular collision on September 26. Bill and Barb, a married couple, were both 65 years of age, whereas their daughter-in-law, Megan, was 37.
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“It is with profound sadness that I reach out, requesting your prayers. Our family was involved in a devastating car crash, and we have lost Papa, Neenee, and Aunt Megan,” declared a statement posted on the family’s Instagram on September 27. “They have returned to their eternal resting place with the Lord.”
Additional family members also sustained injuries in the collision.
The message further requested, “Kindly hold Uncle Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah, and Gia in your thoughts and prayers, as they continue to receive medical care in the hospital.” It concluded, “We are seeking their full recovery and resilience.”
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The declaration conveyed that the whole Putman family “affirmed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior,” underscoring, “He represents our hope, our tranquility, and our redemption. Even amidst this period of sorrow, we find solace in the certainty that God’s will prevails.”
“We hold the conviction that Papa, Neenee, and Aunt Megan are not eternally lost,” the statement proceeded. “They are vibrant and complete in Heaven, in the presence of Jesus, listening to the commendation we all aspire to hear: ‘Well done, my devoted and loyal servant.’”
The family asked their supporters to remember them in their thoughts as they navigated the consequences of the deadly collision.
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“We appeal for your ongoing prayers … for our entire family as we navigate this profound grief,” the statement conveyed. “Even in this difficult period, we will offer our praises to Him. We have faith that His design is flawless, and that in time, we shall be reunited in Heaven. We are grateful for every prayer, message, and gesture of affection. Your encouragement is invaluable.”
They concluded, “We kindly request your continued spiritual support, so that our conviction remains steadfast in the truth that Jesus triumphed over death to grant us everlasting existence.”
A few days subsequent, the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan verified that Pavel B Shchukin — the commercial vehicle operator implicated in the incident — faced charges comprising three counts of vehicular infraction leading to fatalities and five counts of vehicular infraction resulting in severe bodily impairment. He was detained at the Tuscola County Jail under a $100,000 cash or surety bond.
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Authorities reported that Shchukin’s tractor-trailer collided with the Putmans’ Jeep — which contained eight family members — when he neglected to obey a stop sign. Bill, Barb, and Megan were declared deceased at the crash site, while the remaining family members were taken to medical facilities, with “several in critical states.” Shchukin and his passenger received medical attention for “slight injuries,” after which Shchukin was apprehended.
In an October 8 social media update, the family communicated that Gia and Noah remained under medical care, though their health was progressing positively. Concurrently, Blake, Lulu, and Alena had been released from the hospital.
The program Meet the Putmans premiered on TLC in 2017 and was subsequently relaunched as Growing Up Putman on YouTube in 2021. This documentary series chronicled the lives of Bill and Barb’s extended family, featuring their sons Billy, Brandon, and Blake, daughter Blair, along with their partners and offspring.
