The Richmond News, June 14, 2024

Kris Polson

Kris Raymond Polson, 55, of Polo passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Kris was born Dec. 24, 1968, in Santa Monica, Calif., the son of Jerry and Peggy (Jensen) Polson. He was sealed for time and all eternity to Cheryl Turner of Roy, Utah, on Jan. 3, 1991, in the Salt Lake City Temple. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include his parents, Jerry and Peggy Polson of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Nathan Polson of Polo and Nicholas Polson of Tacoma, Wash.; daughter, Caitlyn Polson of Merriam, Kan.; and sister, Kathy (Scott) Copeland of Fayetteville, N.C.

Kris was raised and educated in Boulder, Colo., and graduated in 1987 from Boulder High School. After high school, Kris attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, to continue his education.

Kris served his mission from 1988 to 1990 in Anaheim, Calif.

He lived in Kearney and upstate New York, then lived in several locations with his family – northern Utah; Caribou, Maine; Tracy, Calif.; Berthoud, Colo.; and Polo.

Kris started his career in sales, then moved into technical sales with tax works in Kaysville, Utah. While there, he developed their QA team that tested all software.

He went on to help build QA departments for several companies, including Workday, FireMon, Modern Hire, Air BnB, University of Washington Medical and Corvee. He always strived to lead others and help them succeed in every avenue of their work.

Kris loved the mountains and nature. He loved his wife and he loved the ocean. Kris often said that God blessed them with their eye colors because Kris loved the mountains and trees (Cheryl has mossy green and brown eyes) and Cheryl loves the ocean (Kris had beautiful, Caribbean blue eyes).

He was talented in just about everything he did. Kris learned to sew at a young age, which turned into a hobby of making his own bow ties. He was passionate about writing. Although he did not pen the Great American Novel, Kris wrote the play “Voices,” which won many awards. He also had a great passion for Dutch oven cooking.

Kris was compassionate and community oriented. He shared his musical talents in many roles in Utah and California. Kris served largely in the Young Men’s Program of the church, but his two favorite callings were nursery leader and bishop. He had a great love for the Book of Mormon and unwavering faith for the Savior.

Kris had an amazing capacity to serve and uplift others. May he rest in eternal peace.

The family offers a special thank you to Dr. Zachary Nicholas and Tracy Walker of St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology; Dr. Manthravadi and Therese of St. Luke’s Oncology; and Michele Casey, Sally West, Angela Wilson, and the staff of Excelsior Springs Home Health and Hospice.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and memorial services were scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, 202 W. 19th St. in Kearney, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by the services at 11. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

Please share your memories of Kris with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.