John Lewis Platt passed away peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025 in his home in Herriman, UT at age 89.

He was born in Kanarraville, Utah on March 28, 1935 to parents Walter Lysle Platt and Alice Campbell Platt. John came from a loving family of 7 sisters and 3 brothers.

John met his soon to be wife, Dixie Wilene Williams and forever companion in Salt Lake. They married May 16, 1958, sealed in the Salt Lake Temple May 16, 1972.

John had a love of baseball, spending many hours on the baseball field with his boys and passed the love down to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed camping,fishing, and spending time outdoors with family.

John started with Mountain States Casket Company assembling caskets. He quickly worked his way up to owning the company; which he did for over 25 years. He then continued to exceed as a Salesman for the new owner and loved continuing his relationships.

He loved traveling with his best friend, Dixie and other friends he made in the industry.

He is survived by his loving family, 3 boys; Cory (Nancy), Jeff (Wendi), Lynn (Kara); grandchildren, Heidi (Dan), Travis (Laurie), Amelia (Josh), Kristy (Mario), Jason (Jessica), Tina (Rhett), Alyssa (Andrew), Joshua, Amanda (Hayden), Amelia, Miranda, McKennzie and 21 great-grandchildren, and his sister Alice. Preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Golda, Elmo, Clone, Ruth, Mary, Rocena, Olga, Phyllis, and Walter.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15 at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 E 10600 S Sandy, UT). A viewing will be held from 9:30am-10:30am. Service @11am. Graveside immediately following.