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Celeste Poll Obituary
Celeste Nichole Poll, age 22, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, in LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City.
Born in the same hospital, April 13, 1989, to Robert Vance Poll and Christiane Campbell Poll, she was welcomed with their open arms. They were by her side again, comforting her, when she left this world. Celeste was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma last July, and fought a valiant battle to stay with us. The fifth of nine children, Celeste was the "pivot point" in her family. She was a positive and calming influence to all who knew her, especially her siblings: Shaleece Oldroyd (Mitchell), Laurissa, Heather, Katrina David (Adam), Nicholas, Christian, Thomas, and Bethany. A talented pianist, Celeste graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy less than two months before her diagnosis. We will miss her greatly, and the spirit she brought with her heartfelt music, but we look forward to hearing her song again when we are reunited.
Family and Friends are invited to attend the following services. Viewing at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy, Friday April 13, 2012 6-8 p.m. Viewing at the Country Crossing 9th Ward, 2812 W. 11800 S., Saturday, April 14, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Funeral following at 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences: www.jenkins-soffe.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Celeste Poll
Ann Somerville
April 16, 2012
Oh, I just heard from Sylvia Cox and was so very sad to hear of your loss. I remember her so well as my Dorthy of Oz. You have been in my heart and prayers daily. Know we love and miss you all, you all added so much to my life. You don't need to be told, but
trust in Heavenly Father. How beautiful to know how much he knows and cares for His children. Eternal families are what is all about. All my love.
Ann
Mark and Debbie Slight
April 15, 2012
Dear Robert and Christi,
Even though we are very far away that doesn't mean we haven't been thinking about you and praying for you. Like you, we know that our Heavenly Father's peace and comfort is generously given, especially to wonderful people like you. Debbie was thankful that she was in town to be able to attend the lovely funeral. How she loves you, Christi!! We will continue praying for you and your family, trusting in the One who knows how to best help His children. We love you.
Music Therapy Class of 2011
April 14, 2012
Just remembering the times your fellow classmates at USU would sing "This Little Light of Mine" together in class. Keep singing and so will all of us!
Rochelle Symons
April 14, 2012
Dear Poll family, I did not know Celeste, but we do know Katy as she was one of our daughter Stacy's best friends a few years ago. If Celeste was anything like Katy, the world is missing a true artist who is probably working on the music for the second coming. I am lucky my husband survived a stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma but it was so difficult. May the comforter be with you and give you joy knowing she is out of pain and will be with you again.
With best love and wishes, Rochelle and Ken Symons
Marla Allen
April 13, 2012
Dear Christy, Robert & family,
I am so sorry for the absence of your beautiful daughter & sister in this life.
What a blessing it is to know that she is just out of view for a time and that you will be reunited with her again. I know you will feel her presence close by and her love for you as well as the tender love of our Savior!
I love you Christy!
Marla
April 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. She was/is a beautiful girl and our prayers and thoughts go with you. Dave and Shelley Devey
Josh Rogers
April 13, 2012
I was just wanted to say that i always admired Celeste and her unconditional kindness towards all and her ability to play the piano. She was my teacher and anyone that could handle me when i was younger deserves a medal. My favorite memory of Celeste was when i told her i wanted to marry her because she was pretty and the nicest girl i had ever met. Love you Celeste, you will be missed
Ashley Bell
April 13, 2012
Celeste was a dear friend to all! I first met her when I was having a down day and walked into the foyer in the apartment building I was living at up at Utah State. She was playing "Be Still My Soul" on the piano and it filled my soul with the love of God; she was the instrument that lifted my hands that hanged low. She continued to do lift me when we met once again as Oakcrest counselors. Always so positive and uplifting! She is an angel of angels, and I am so grateful for the impact she has had/will have on my life and on the eternities. Poll family, I am so sorry for your loss. But thank you for raising and sharing such an angel with the world.
Katie Martin
April 13, 2012
Dear Poll Family!
Celeste was an amazing best friend! she means a lot to me and I will miss her everyday. Monkey made a great impact on my life and was such a great example. She was the best counselor every and my best friend! I will miss our talks that we had. I love you guys dearly and I am sorry for your loss. My heart is with you guys forever and always.
Cynthia (Cyndi) Wigman
April 12, 2012
Dear Poll Family,
My heart is full of love and compassion for you! I will miss being able to share music with her and have her share her gift of music and healing through it! May her song live forever in your hearts! Love
Maureen Hearns
April 12, 2012
Celeste's light will forever brightly shine in the hearts of all who knew and loved her - her family, friends, fellow classmates, teachers, and clients.
Jackie Olsen
April 12, 2012
Dear Robert, Christie, and family, My heart is aching for your loss of your precious daughter. She was such an awesome daughter of God. You as parents have did such a fine job raising your family. I pray for Heavenly Father's choicest blessings to be upon your family. This is not an easy trial to go through. I am grateful she is with her Grandpas and Grandma Maurine getting those missed hugs and kisses from them. We are so lucky to have eternal families and know that we will all be together forever again. I pray for your family to be comforted and feel peace during these very difficult times. God bless you. Love, Jackie Olsen
April 12, 2012
Robert & Christaine
I pray the Lord will provide you with the strength needed for the loss of your daughter. I love you both.
Walter Shanks, Jr.
Ozark, Mo.
Kevin Darveaux
April 12, 2012
Robert, I feel for your loss, my Friend . . . You & your Family are in my Prayers . . . Kevin
Peggy Maynes
April 12, 2012
For the last 4 month's I have had the privilege of supporting my sister Christi and the Poll family as Celeste has battled cancer. I have had a front row seat. Celeste was hospitalized again in January as the cancer had returned worse than when she was first diagnosed in July last year. She shared with many not to worry, that she had a witness at that time when she was SO SICK, that Heavenly Father told her she could stay or pass through the veil and go home to Him. She made the decision without hesitation, she wanted to stay. Her blog stated she was in a battle, it wasn't a war where someone has to loose. She was determined to keep fighting.
I was with her last Thursday morning about 3:30am when the Doctors proposed they put a breathing tube in because she was working so hard to breath and NOT getting enough oxygen. I woke Christi up to come and make the decision because I knew Celeste had experienced this before and it felt like the end. The Doctor assured Christi this didn't have to represent that. If they could control the infection they would be able to take the tube out. Celeste bravely agreed to the procedure with all her faith that she could still battle the worst case of lymphoma cancer one Oncologist Doctor said she had seen in years.
The next few days progressed with a tumor on her liver, her kidneys shutting down and her lungs only working because of the machine. If she started to come out of sedation she would become agitated wanting to ask why was she was losing the battle. Hadn't heavenly father told her it was her choice to stay or go home?????
Yes Celeste, He did witness that to you and YOU DID CHOOSE TO STAY instead of leave in January. But that didn't mean you would stay and live out your mortal life. He had a plan for your Celestial Spirit and that was to return to Him! Oh how we all miss your valiant, faithful, positive presence. But as we envision the reception you experienced on the other side of the veil with your Grandpa, we all rejoice at your freedom from the devastating disease!!!
You were named rightly, you are Celestial and your valiant life has inspired us all! You didn't lose sweetheart. You won the battle passing the mortal test and being rewarded for your life so pure that you got to go HOME!
Mr. G.
April 11, 2012
Christian and family I am very sorry for your loss. Christian, it is so easy to see you in your sister's face and her's in yours. I hope you will always carry your sweetest memories of her in your heart and find peace in so doing.
April 11, 2012
Celeste was an amazing woman with a beautiful spirit and smile. We were so blessed to know her and look forward to seeing her again some day.
Derek and Jennifer Maples (West Jordan, UT)
Terry Walker
April 11, 2012
Robert and Christiane,
We are very sorry about the loss of your daughter. Our deepest condolences go to you and your family.
Terry and Cindy Walker
April 11, 2012
Celeste was an amazing Oakcrest counselor! That is how I came to know her. She was a happy, positive light to the young women and she influenced many, many people. I am sorry to hear of her passing. I feel blessed to have known her and served with her. Janine Clarke, Sandy, Utah
Megan Kemker
April 11, 2012
Celeste my dear, you are already sorely missed. But I know Heavenly Father just gained one of his vest vocalists/pianists with a sense of humor. Thanks for making life such a joy - and enjoy Celeste making life joyful for others on the other side. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family who is left behind.
Mary Weber
April 11, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you will be with her again. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Palmer
April 11, 2012
We will keep your family in our prayers during this time. Thank you for sharing with us here at work. Sorry for your loss.
Jacob Pettigrew
April 11, 2012
Celeste always made me smile and was an amazing person. I never heard her say an unkind word.
Brother Perry Montoya
April 11, 2012
Brother and Sister Poll,
Your daughters have been some of the highlights of my seminary career. Celeste is a ray of sunshine in my life and in the lives of so many! My thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time of loss and my witness that we will be with her again. I am certain you heard Elder Scott's talk this conference; I know his words of comfort are true.
All my love,
Shayla Bentley
April 11, 2012
We were praying for a miracle of healing but now we will hope for a miracle of peace. We love you Celeste and we know you are in the best place.
Amber McCallister
April 11, 2012
I can not thank you enough for allowing me the honor of caring for Celeste and your family over the past month. I will never forget her. She had a strong spirit and had a special way of drawing those in to her. I will never again be able to watch Anastasia or Anne of Green Gables without thinking of her.
April 11, 2012
Robert and family we are thinking of you at this time and praying for you. I am sorry about your loss.
Heidi Casson and family.
Shauna Horner
April 11, 2012
Our love and prayers are with you at this time.
Steven and Shauna Horner
Blaine and Karen Brown
April 11, 2012
Words cannot express the anguish that we feel over your loss. In time, we will all understand Heavenly Father's plan for each of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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