Kathleen Poll McAffee (Tattee) passed away peacefully in her home on September 21st after a courageous lifelong battle with Polio, Post-Polio syndrome and most recently Alzheimer’s. She was born on January 10th, 1946 to William Arlie and Kathryn Ryan Poll. Kathy was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 5 and spent many of her childhood years in and out of Shriners Hospital. She overcame so much because of her faith and dedication to her healing process, she was small but fierce! She went on to be involved in many school and church activities. Kathy graduated from Highland High School and attended 2 years at Brigham Young University. She then met the love of her life, Dennis McAffee, they were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 2nd, 1966 and just celebrated their 54th anniversary. She served faithfully in several callings for the LDS church including many years in the Young Women’s, Sunday School Secretary and a dedicated Visiting Teacher. Kathy loved her family more than anything. She was always there for all school and individual activities to support them and offer help where it was needed. She never let anyone in her family fail, she was always there to lend her hand and do what she needed to help. She created a warm loving home where everyone wanted to be, there were always numerous activities and events going on and that’s where her family was. Kathy enjoyed sewing, making quilts, crocheting, baking, candy making and more. She shared all these passions with family and friends and passed down her love and knowledge for all these things. Kathy was diagnosed with Post-Polio syndrome later in life and had many obstacles to overcome but she didn’t let that stop her, she never let her health define her. She never complained and always had a smile on her face that could brighten anyone’s day. No matter what was going on, Kathy always felt extremely blessed to be alive and to be so close to her family and friends. She was such a positive influence on all around her especially her family. She gave life her heart and soul and didn’t look back. And that is who Kathy McAffee was, a person to aspire to be like. We are so happy that she is now free of the physical barriers her earthly body gave her and know that she is rejoicing in heaven as we celebrate what a beautiful person she was inside and out. May she always remember the love we have for her. She will be greatly missed but we will see her again.
Kathy is survived by her husband Dennis and children Tamra (Jayson), Trisha, Ryan (Cami), Kristie (Christopher), brother Jack Poll (Cheryl); 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews who she loved like her own. She was preceded in death by her sister Carol McMillen.
A viewing will be held on Friday October 9th, 2020 from 6-8P.M. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive in Salt Lake City. A Graveside Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 A.M. at Wasatch Lawn.
