David Hare Platt, died peacefully after a courageous battle with Metastatic Melanoma at Chandler Hall Hospice on Thursday September 4, 2014. He was 66.

David was born in Abington and lived in Trevose until moving to Holland in 1981. He was the son of the late Vernon D. Platt and Jean Hare Platt. David graduated in 1966 from George School. He was a member of the cross country and swim team and went on to swim varsity for Penn State University. In 1970, he graduated with a degree in Hotel and Food Service. David was a true Penn State Alumni, cheering his beloved Nittany Lions on to Victory every Saturday during football season. He joined the United States Navy in 1970 and was stationed in Panama through 1972, and received an honorable discharge in 1976.

David was a true entrepreneur having many business interests throughout his life. His life long desire to avoid wearing a suit and tie was his motivation for always being his own boss. He owned and operated the Newtown Swim Club and Newtown Day Camp from 1983 to 2013. He was an innovator in the retail golf business, opening 24 golf stores, golf courses, driving ranges and mini-golf courses in three states under the Somerton Springs banner from 1972 through 2001.

David served on the Board of Directors of the former Northeast Federal Savings Bank and Prime Bank, George School Committee, as well as a member of the Bucks County Community College Foundation. He was a long standing member of the Bucks County Planning Commission. David proudly served as a sponsor and board member of the Richie Ashburn Celebrity Golf Classic. During his tenure, they raised over one million dollars for the handicapped Boy Scouts.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years Gerri Litwa Platt, his three devoted daughters, Samantha Marie, Christina Jean and Jennifer Hare Platt. Also surviving are his siblings, Jay Platt, Jean Platt Rospondek and her husband Stanley, Rick Platt, Jonathan Platt and his wife Melanie and a sister-in-law, Ann Platt. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Douglass Platt, Jr.

Gerri and her family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of Chandler Hall Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during their time with them.

A memorial service in the Quaker tradition will be held in the Meetinghouse at George School 1690 Newtown-Langhorne Rd. Newtown, on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 5:00pm. Fellowship and refreshments will follow immediately after at the George School Aquatic & Fitness Center/Marshall-Platt Pool vestibule. Interment will be private.

David was passionate about all children learning to swim for safety, competition and recreation. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the David H. Platt Swimming Foundation c/o Stuckert and Yates, 2 North State Street, Newtown, PA. 18940, which will provide swimming scholarships to graduating high school students and grants for Learn to Swim programs.

Contributions can also be made to Chandler Hall 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA. 18940.