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"BB" Surrounded by his family, Mark Platts, our beloved husband, father and Papa, was swept away ridiculously quickly the afternoon of December 17th from a brief but vicious illness.To know Mark was to love him. He was a caring, hard-working, easygoing man who loved his family above all else. He shared his life with his loving wife Kathy in 40 years of marriage; together they raised two daughters and were enjoying life as grandparents. His daughters, Kristin and Jennifer, adored their father and each enjoyed a special relationship with him. He shared a special bond with his 12 year old granddaughter Ashtyn; was smitten with his two year old grandson Cole; and was joyfully anticipating his new granddaughter due to arrive in May.He was just a few months shy of retirement from his lifetime of work as owner of Platts' Seat Cover and Top Shop. Mark could be found on the golf course several times a week in good and not so good weather, and looked forward to playing with his daughter Jennifer every Saturday. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and was Ashtyn's biggest fan at every soccer game. He had an extremely unique circle of friends, many dating back to childhood, which he cherished deeply.His passing is a tremendous loss for everyone that shared in his great life. Mark will be forever missed. In his last moments he wrote, "Everyone only lives one time and I've been very blessed". 

Survived By: His wife Kathy; daughters Kristin Drechsel and Jennifer (Matthew) McDermott; grandchildren; brothers Scott (Brenda) Platts and Dan (Patricia) Platts; and his mother Viola. Preceded in death by his father Glen and brother Ron.
 

Date Of Birth: Jan.-22-1952
Date Deceased: Dec.-17-2013
Age at Death: 61
Cause of Death: respiratory infection
Classmate City: Salt Lake City
Classmate State: UT
Classmate Country: USA

 



 
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01/30/15 02:46 AM #1    

Jay Mower

Here's a copy of the newspaper obituary that incudes a photo of Mark:

Mark J. Platts

"BB"
Jan. 22, 1952 - Dec. 17, 2013
Surrounded by his family, Mark Platts, our beloved husband, father and Papa, was swept away ridiculously quickly the afternoon of December 17th from a brief but vicious illness.
To know Mark was to love him. He was a caring, hard-working, easygoing man who loved his family above all else. He shared his life with his loving wife Kathy in 40 years of marriage; together they raised two daughters and were enjoying life as grandparents. His daughters, Kristin and Jennifer, adored their father and each enjoyed a special relationship with him. He shared a special bond with his 12 year old granddaughter Ashtyn; was smitten with his two year old grandson Cole; and was joyfully anticipating his new granddaughter due to arrive in May.
He was just a few months shy of retirement from his lifetime of work as owner of Platts' Seat Cover and Top Shop. Mark could be found on the golf course several times a week in good and not so good weather, and looked forward to playing with his daughter Jennifer every Saturday. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and was Ashtyn's biggest fan at every soccer game. He had an extremely unique circle of friends, many dating back to childhood, which he cherished deeply.
His passing is a tremendous loss for everyone that shared in his great life. Mark will be forever missed. In his last moments he wrote, "Everyone only lives one time and I've been very blessed".
He is survived by his wife Kathy; daughters Kristin Drechsel and Jennifer (Matthew) McDermott; grandchildren; brothers Scott (Brenda) Platts and Dan (Patricia) Platts; and his mother Viola. Preceded in death by his father Glen and brother Ron.
Friends are welcome to celebrate his life on Monday, December 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com, where a memorial tribute will be forthcoming.

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Starks Funeral Parlor
3651 S 900 E Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 474-9119

Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2013


  


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