Dean Allen Platt

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Dean Platt Obituary

Platt, Dean Allen
Oct. 28, 1936 - March 20, 2010

Dean Allen Platt, 73, of Sarasota died March 20, 2010.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. today at Beneva Christian Church. Fellowship with the family will immediately follow.
Dean was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Carole Sue; daughter Debbie (cerebral palsy); sons Dean II and Darren; granddaughters Cayla, Casey and Courtney; and sister Donna Puckett of Tavares, Fla.
Dean graduated from Sarasota High School in 1954 and from Florida State University in 1959.
He began his career in Sarasota at First Federal Savings and Loan, implementing one of the first computer banking systems. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard, member of the Sahib Shriners and the Sarasota Freemasons. Dean was commissioned as a charter member of Beneva Christian Church, and served as board chair, elder, and on the board of directors for Little Disciples Pre-School. He served as President of the Manatee Sarasota Association for Retarded Children, and gave over 30 years of service on the board of Children's Haven & Adult Center Inc.
Memorial donations in Dean's honor may be directed to Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities, 4405 DeSoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235, or Beneva Christian Church, 4835 Beneva Road, Sarasota FL 34233.

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Published by Herald Tribune from Mar. 24 to Mar. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dean Platt

15 Entries

Telle & Allan Stafford

April 9, 2010

Carol, Debbie, Dean and Daren
Allan and I were so sorry to hear of Dean's sudden passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you all have such wonderful memories and times spent with Dean and your father, Hold these dear to your heart, and we pray that they will comfort you in this sad time.
Our most sincere sympathy

Mollie Cardamone

April 2, 2010

SHS class of 1954 will mourn the loss of Dean, a really nice and caring guy. Carole and family, we are sorry for your loss. With warm wishes, Mollie Cardamone

Jennie Blanton Peluso

April 1, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dean, especially as it was so unexpected. Dean - your willingness to laugh & smile will not be forgetten. Thank you for the many years of friendship to my dad, Bob Blanton and my family.

March 29, 2010

The Platt Family:
My prayers are with you all at this sad time. I remember your family very well and with your church family they will help you.

Robin Hancock Mabrey

Kristin Elwell

March 28, 2010

Dean, So sorry for your loss. Time does heal. Take care. Kristin

Beverly Kerns

March 28, 2010

Our hearts go out to Carole, Debbie, family, and all who knew and loved Dean. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Bev & Sam Kerns and Pearl Miles

Carol Bradley

March 27, 2010

Carole and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I often relive my memories of our days in the old church, and of course, Dean was always front and center.

Mike Bouffard

March 27, 2010

I am sorry to hear Dean passed I remember him from Indian guides Played with his son Dean II as a kid.

Sandy Ely

March 26, 2010

Dearest Carole and Family, our sympathy and prayers are for each of you. Dean was such a great man and he loved his family; so much. Gods' blessings, Bob and Sandy Ely

March 25, 2010

Carole and Debbie,

We were saddened to hear of Dean's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith bring you strength, and may the good memories that you share together bring comfort and peace.

Love to you,

Jim and Darlene Huron

March 24, 2010

Dear Carole and Debbie,

We will miss Dean so much and will always remember him singing in Beneva's choir. May God keep you in his loving care and be with you and guide you thru this most difficult time. So sorry that we can't be with you, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your friends from Cincinnati,

Patty and Bob Harmon

March 24, 2010

Carole Sue and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Dean's passing. You and the family are in our prayers and thoughts. You have a wonderful support group with family, friends and your church. God is watching over you and will be by your side to comfort and sustain you through this time of sorrow. He will never leave you.
Love, Buster & CoraLee

Maggie Sumney

March 24, 2010

Carole & family - we are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are still your Beneva family and comfort you with hugs and prayers. Marko & Maggie Sumney

Tom & Jan Luse

March 24, 2010

So sorry to hear of Dean's death. Wish we were closer so we could give you a hug and talk with you. Know we are thinking of you in your sorrow. We would be at the memorial service on Sunday if we were there.

March 24, 2010

Dear Carole and Family, I am so sorry. You are in my prayers for comfort and the ability to cope with your great sorrow. These are difficult days, but you and your loving family will make it together. I know your strength Carole, as an old friend. Love, Mary L. Allen

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