George Alma Platt, 93, of Richfield, Utah, passed away peacefully March 6, 2010 at the Community Living Center in Centerfield. He was born February 27, 1917 at Mountain Meadows in Southern Utah, the third son of Joseph and Clarissa Leavitt Platt. He moved to Richfield at the age of 10 where he resided the remainder of his life.
George graduated from Richfield High School and served in the CCC prior to serving in the Western States Mission for the LDS Church. He graduated from Weber State College in mechanics and welding. He entered military service with the US Army Air Corp and was stationed on the pacific island of Saipan during World War II.
He married Thora Stapley, March 12, 1943 in the Manti Temple. She preceded him in death, September 27, 2009.
After the war, George worked in heating and air conditioning for Pearson & Crofts, eventually purchasing that portion of the business. After closing his business, he worked as a custodian for the LDS Church. Upon retiring, he and Thora served LDS missions to California San Jose, Cove Fort and the Manti Temple. He also served in various stake missions and in branch presidencies at Fish Lake and the Indian Branch, and held many other church callings throughout his life.
Family, outdoor activities, music and poetry were among his greatest loves. George enjoyed people and was very outgoing and friendly with everyone. Service was a priority in his life and he always taught by example.
George is survived by his 8 children: Hazel (Wayne) James, Marysvale; Ken (Artoise) Platt, Henrieville; Janice (Lee) Helquist, Richfield; Jolene (Ron) Sherman, St. George; Eugene (Doreen) Platt, Evanston, WY; Todd (Jan) Platt, Fort Worth, TX; Rick (Wendy) Platt, Kaysville; Tereasa (DeLaun) Humphries, Enterprise; 48 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his eternal companion; parents; brothers, Eugene, Roland, Gordon, Darwin and Denzil; sisters, Josephine Burd and Mary Ellen Frame; grandchildren: Sherry Coon, Scott Sherman, Aaron Platt; and great-grandson, James McIlrath.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richfield East Stake Center, 800 N 500 E. Interment will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with military rites by the V.F. W.
Sevier Post #5050 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
George graduated from Richfield High School and served in the CCC prior to serving in the Western States Mission for the LDS Church. He graduated from Weber State College in mechanics and welding. He entered military service with the US Army Air Corp and was stationed on the pacific island of Saipan during World War II.
He married Thora Stapley, March 12, 1943 in the Manti Temple. She preceded him in death, September 27, 2009.
After the war, George worked in heating and air conditioning for Pearson & Crofts, eventually purchasing that portion of the business. After closing his business, he worked as a custodian for the LDS Church. Upon retiring, he and Thora served LDS missions to California San Jose, Cove Fort and the Manti Temple. He also served in various stake missions and in branch presidencies at Fish Lake and the Indian Branch, and held many other church callings throughout his life.
Family, outdoor activities, music and poetry were among his greatest loves. George enjoyed people and was very outgoing and friendly with everyone. Service was a priority in his life and he always taught by example.
George is survived by his 8 children: Hazel (Wayne) James, Marysvale; Ken (Artoise) Platt, Henrieville; Janice (Lee) Helquist, Richfield; Jolene (Ron) Sherman, St. George; Eugene (Doreen) Platt, Evanston, WY; Todd (Jan) Platt, Fort Worth, TX; Rick (Wendy) Platt, Kaysville; Tereasa (DeLaun) Humphries, Enterprise; 48 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his eternal companion; parents; brothers, Eugene, Roland, Gordon, Darwin and Denzil; sisters, Josephine Burd and Mary Ellen Frame; grandchildren: Sherry Coon, Scott Sherman, Aaron Platt; and great-grandson, James McIlrath.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richfield East Stake Center, 800 N 500 E. Interment will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with military rites by the V.F. W.
Sevier Post #5050 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
George Alma Platt, 93, of Richfield, Utah, passed away peacefully March 6, 2010 at the Community Living Center in Centerfield. He was born February 27, 1917 at Mountain Meadows in Southern Utah, the third son of Joseph and Clarissa Leavitt Platt. He moved to Richfield at the age of 10 where he resided the remainder of his life.
George graduated from Richfield High School and served in the CCC prior to serving in the Western States Mission for the LDS Church. He graduated from Weber State College in mechanics and welding. He entered military service with the US Army Air Corp and was stationed on the pacific island of Saipan during World War II.
He married Thora Stapley, March 12, 1943 in the Manti Temple. She preceded him in death, September 27, 2009.
After the war, George worked in heating and air conditioning for Pearson & Crofts, eventually purchasing that portion of the business. After closing his business, he worked as a custodian for the LDS Church. Upon retiring, he and Thora served LDS missions to California San Jose, Cove Fort and the Manti Temple. He also served in various stake missions and in branch presidencies at Fish Lake and the Indian Branch, and held many other church callings throughout his life.
Family, outdoor activities, music and poetry were among his greatest loves. George enjoyed people and was very outgoing and friendly with everyone. Service was a priority in his life and he always taught by example.
George is survived by his 8 children: Hazel (Wayne) James, Marysvale; Ken (Artoise) Platt, Henrieville; Janice (Lee) Helquist, Richfield; Jolene (Ron) Sherman, St. George; Eugene (Doreen) Platt, Evanston, WY; Todd (Jan) Platt, Fort Worth, TX; Rick (Wendy) Platt, Kaysville; Tereasa (DeLaun) Humphries, Enterprise; 48 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his eternal companion; parents; brothers, Eugene, Roland, Gordon, Darwin and Denzil; sisters, Josephine Burd and Mary Ellen Frame; grandchildren: Sherry Coon, Scott Sherman, Aaron Platt; and great-grandson, James McIlrath.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richfield East Stake Center, 800 N 500 E. Interment will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with military rites by the V.F. W.
Sevier Post #5050 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
George graduated from Richfield High School and served in the CCC prior to serving in the Western States Mission for the LDS Church. He graduated from Weber State College in mechanics and welding. He entered military service with the US Army Air Corp and was stationed on the pacific island of Saipan during World War II.
He married Thora Stapley, March 12, 1943 in the Manti Temple. She preceded him in death, September 27, 2009.
After the war, George worked in heating and air conditioning for Pearson & Crofts, eventually purchasing that portion of the business. After closing his business, he worked as a custodian for the LDS Church. Upon retiring, he and Thora served LDS missions to California San Jose, Cove Fort and the Manti Temple. He also served in various stake missions and in branch presidencies at Fish Lake and the Indian Branch, and held many other church callings throughout his life.
Family, outdoor activities, music and poetry were among his greatest loves. George enjoyed people and was very outgoing and friendly with everyone. Service was a priority in his life and he always taught by example.
George is survived by his 8 children: Hazel (Wayne) James, Marysvale; Ken (Artoise) Platt, Henrieville; Janice (Lee) Helquist, Richfield; Jolene (Ron) Sherman, St. George; Eugene (Doreen) Platt, Evanston, WY; Todd (Jan) Platt, Fort Worth, TX; Rick (Wendy) Platt, Kaysville; Tereasa (DeLaun) Humphries, Enterprise; 48 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his eternal companion; parents; brothers, Eugene, Roland, Gordon, Darwin and Denzil; sisters, Josephine Burd and Mary Ellen Frame; grandchildren: Sherry Coon, Scott Sherman, Aaron Platt; and great-grandson, James McIlrath.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richfield East Stake Center, 800 N 500 E. Interment will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with military rites by the V.F. W.
Sevier Post #5050 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
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