From a friend of Bryan:
Bryan Puterbaugh recently joined the Washington Science Fiction Association, about which he was very enthusiastic. He went to at least a couple of meetings since April, I’m not sure how many, nor how many people with whom he interacted.
I am sorry to tell you that Bryan was killed last night while riding his motor scooter in Fairfax County. Police are still determining the cause of the accident; so far the best guess is that he simply slid and fell off, fatally. They do not think it was a hit-and-run, but again, so far it is speculative.
Most likely the funeral will be on October 2nd, but details will be forthcoming.
Bryan indeed did come to WSFA Meetings. He was enthusiastic and met and talked with many of us. If you got a chance to meet Bryan, I’m sure you’ll remember him.
Obituary from the Washington Post
PUTERBAUGH JOHN BRYAN T. PUTERBAUGH On September 21, 2010, BRYAN PUTERBAUGH, age 48, died suddenly. Bryan is survived by his parents, Margaret and Roger Puterbaugh and sisters Kim Puterbaugh and Kathy Dagnon. Bryan attended City of London Boys School and graduated in 1980 from the Walworth Barbour American International School in Tel Aviv, Israel. He earned a B.A. from Carleton College, Minnesota, in 1984. He earned his J.D. from George Mason Law School. Bryan”s Orthodox Christian faith, keen intellect, sharp wit, and kind, generous heart shaped his life. While he is now at peace, he will be sorely missed by his community of loving family and friends. A vigil will be held on Friday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Everly Community Funeral Care, 6161 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia. A service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 2, at St. Mary”s Orthodox Church, 7223 Roosevelt Ave., Falls Church, Virginia. Burial and reception will follow.
Published in The Washington Post on September 30, 2010
I knew Bryan a few years ago. We had lost touch, but I was so sorry to hear this news today. He was a smart, kind gentleman and deeply loved the Lord.
I just read about Bryan’s death in the alumni magazine for Carleton College. I met Bryan back in 1980, freshman year, same floor in the dorm. I can’t forget him: smart as a whip, straight as an arrow, and one of the Musser Hall gang that made the long winters in rural Minnesota feel brighter. We were all in it together back then, weren’t we? I’m glad we met. God bless you Bryan.