James Platt Okie ’33

Platt died Jan. 15, 2002, after a stroke, at Avon Health Center, in Connecticut. He was 91.

Prior to moving to Avon, Platt had lived for 40 years in Wakefield, R.I. After working for Shell Oil Co. and other chemical companies as a chemical engineer, Platt became owner and president of Engineered Yarns. This company wove plastic yarns into screening and woven floor coverings. He retired in 1975.

He enjoyed skiing, sailing, hiking, gardening, and wind sailing, much of this with his children. At Princeton he was on the track team, and he will be remembered by his classmates and his family for his sense of humor and at times cutting wit.

Platt's wife, Jane, predeceased him. He is survived by daughter Cynthia Okie Eoreman; his two sons, James and Griffin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The Class of 1933