Paulette Marie Kendall

Paulette Marie Kendal -known to everyone as Polly, and to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as Nana – was born on March 17, 1946, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and passed away on April 29, 2026. She was the daughter of Richard Paul McKinney, of Huston Idaho, and Eyvonne Kathleen Forgette, of Wallace Idaho, who were married August 14, 1940, in Superior, Montana.

Polly was the youngest of two daughters. She shared a lifelong bond with her older sister Pearl Jean Eli, who was born June 24, 1943, and preceded her in death in January 2012.

Polly also has two younger sisters. From another marriage of her mother, Vanda Johnson in Idaho and Valorie Johnson in West Valley City, Utah.

Polly has now returned home, having completed her earthly journey, and leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will not be forgotten.

Today, we honor her life – not just the dates that mark her beginning and end across eighty years – but the meaning she gave to every day in between.

Polly was a woman of both tenderness and strength. She was softhearted and deeply compassionate, yet she was also honest and unafraid to speak her mind. That combination made her real, grounded, and deeply trusted by those who knew her best. Her love was Steady, enduring, and sincere.

Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved her children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren with her whole heart. She followed their lives closely, celebrated their successes, and quietly carried concern for their struggles. Each one mattered deeply to her, and she made sure they felt thar love.

Even as her health declined and she became chair-bound, Polly continued to serve. She did not withdraw from life – she adapted to it. With creativity and care, she made personalized birthday cards for her sisters in her ward Relief Society. Each card was thoughtful and unique, a meaningful expression of her desire to lift others and remind them they were remembered.

She also found joy in creating with her family. Together, they made beautiful seasonal wreaths – simple projects that became lasting traditions. Those moments brough connection, laughter, and a sense of togetherness that will be remembered far beyond the things they created.

Polly lived a life of quiet but consistent service. She did not seek recognition – she simply gave. Whether through kind words, thoughtful acts, or steady presence, she made the lives of others better.

Her faith was her guiding force in her life. She believed deeply in eternal families, and that belief shaped how she lived – loving fully, forgiving when needed, and holding fast to what mattered most. Because of that faith, we find comfort today in knowing that this separation is not the end, but the beginning of her eternal family.

While we feel the weight of her absence, we also feel deep gratitude – gratitude for her example, her love, and the time we were given with her. The lessons she taught were not just spoken; they were lived.

If we wish to truly honor her life, we do so by following her example. We love more intentionally. We serve more willingly. We hold our families a litter closer.

Polly’s influence will continue in the lives she touched, the traditions she created, and the love she gave so freely.

Thank you for being our Nana. Love you always!!

Visitation will be held at Janette Ward, 5065 W Janette Ave, West Valley City, UT 84120, US, on May 8, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.

A Funeral Service will follow at Janette Ward, 5065 W Janette Ave, West Valley City, UT 84120, US, on May 8, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a live stream available at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c26052106539246.

A Committal Service will take place at Valley View Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120, US, on May 8, 2026.