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Joan Polson Obituary
1936 ~ 2015
Joan Ann Polson peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 29th surrounded by her family. Joan was born on April 26, 1936 in Swansea Massachusetts to Lillian and Manuel Mello. She was the oldest of 6 children. Joan attended Rogers High School in Massachusetts where she participated in basketball, bowling and the French club. Joan moved to Salt Lake City in 1957 with her first husband Maurice Roundy. They had three daughters, Micki, Laurie and Carolyn. She married Ted Polson October 24, 1969 and together had a daughter, Teddi Jo.
Joan was preceded in death by the Love of her life, Ted, as well as her parents, three brothers and one sister. Joan was survived by her sister Kathy, 4 daughters, Micki Wells (Doug), Laurie Tripp (Jim), Carolyn Hendricks (Steve), and Teddi Jo, as well as 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, September 2nd from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State St., Midvale, UT. A graveside service will follow at 1 pm at Redwood Memorial Park, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT. For more information, go to www.goffmortuary.com.
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September 3, 2015
Arlene Anderson Sandy, Utah please add to the previous message.
September 3, 2015
I enjoyed working with Joan at BD. She was a hoot to be around. She loved her Jazz Basket ball team, and she let everyone know it. My deepest sympathy to Laurie and her family. She was a special lady.
Debbie Narusis
September 1, 2015
She was a wonderful lady full of love for life and her family. She always had a smile on her face . I enjoyed the time I worked with her at BD. I will always remember her. My deepest condolences to Laurie and her family during this time of sorrow.
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