Myra Scott Platt

1948 ~ 2022

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Jan. 21, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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    Jan. 22, 2022
    11:00 AM
    260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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    Myra Scott Platt, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was reunited with her son, parents and Heavenly Father on January 15, 2022.

    Myra was born August 21, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William Clifford Scott and Anna M. Vissing. She raised her family in Murray, Utah. After she retired, she moved to Syracuse, Utah.

    Myra earned her Master's Degree in Nursing and had a successful career serving her community in many ways. She took her expertise into the elementaries where she was fondly referred to as "The AIDS Lady." Myra's love for nursing was shared on a global level when she had the opportunity to teach nursing in China.

    Myra was a lifelong member of the LDS church. She served in many callings but loved the primary. She served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Family History Department in Salt Lake City where she fell in love with genealogy.

    Myra enjoyed shopping, kept TJ MAXX on the map, loved singing, sewing and loving on her grandchildren.

    Survived by her children Brandon Platt (Tish), Shannon Elmer (Ben), Tyler Platt, Kimberly Platt, Kathryn Porter (Steve), her sister Karla Balling and brother Mark Scott (Farrell), and 16 grandchildren.

    Preceded in death by her father William Scott, her mother Anna (Vissing) Goodwin, nephew Thomas Balling, niece Laura Balling, and her son Spencer Platt.

    We love you and miss you, Gramma My!

    A viewing will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 11:00 am in the Larkin Mortuary Chapel. Family and friends may call upon the family one hour prior to the service. Interment and dedication of the grave will follow at Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and N Street.


    Guestbook/Condolences

    Dear Family -
    I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person and friend. She was so helpful when I was going through a tough time in my life 30 years ago. I will never forget her. She will be missed! I am sure the reunion with Spencer was sweet!
    Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.


    - Joan Holt

    So sad to hear about Myra. 43 years ago about this time I met Myra at the post office while she carried her newborn Kim and I carried my newborn Zan. Only one month apart in age the girls and the moms became the best of friends. So hard to lose people you love admire and respect. I saw Myra with six children pass boards again to regain her nursing license then go on to finish a bachelors and masters. She was the brains behind Baby Your Baby. also a master teacher doing school health programs. She had such a charismatic personality that people loved to be with her. She could always lift you up and make you laugh. A bright light is gone from my life. I know she is with Spencer and her mom who she cared for so lovingly in her last years. I’m sure she’s had a big hug of greeting from my Kenny. Love you Myra and your sweet family who are such Awesome adults


    - Pam Benson

    Myra was such a lovely Lady, a very dear friend
    Since she moved to Syracuse she has brought so much love and joy to so many.
    We will forever keep you in our hearts & miss you & your beautiful smile
    We send love and heartfelt condolences to your lovely family
    Bj & John Paskett


    - BJ Paskett

    Jeannie and I are so very sad at the loss of our kind and caring next door neighbor. From nearly the moment we moved in we have adored Myra and her sweet and loving attitude. Myra always had that huge smile and spirit of good about her. We know how much she cared about her family and the joy that they brought to her. So very sad but happy that she can now rejoice in the reunion she has had with her Son. Rest In Peace dear friend we shall miss you.


    - Jeannie and Tony Jones

    From a friend at Trailside. Just to let the family know how much we loved and enjoyed your mother. She was such a joy and delight to be in her presence. She just made you feel great. God bless you all as she takes this journey back to other loved ones. God will help you all as go on and miss her that you will be able to meet again in a short time. Thanks for sharing her with us at Trailside Community in Syracuse.


    - DeAnn Redmond