After a long and valiant battle with liver cancer, Robert Cannon Pollei passed away restfully March 12, 2018. Robert was third in line of four boys, was born April 19, 1939 to Eric Charles Pollei and Emily Cannon Pollei. He was raised in the family home on 76 S Street and attended Bryant Jr. High, East High School, and the University of Utah.
Robert had a very long and wonderful career working at Western Airlines which later merged with Delta Airlines. Everyone at the airport knew him and everyone expressed fond feelings for him. He was a true people person, and his infectious smile and cheerful demeanor endeared you to him. His great good nature, kindness and generosity set him apart from the average person.
He enjoyed being part and participating in the world-famous Gina Bachauer competition and recital events. He also traveled around the world with his brother Eric to the various Bachauer quarter final competitions. He loved to travel to Hawaii and Paris. Those were his two favorite travel havens.
He enjoyed riding his BMW motorcycle and eating and touring with the BMW Club. In addition, he also thrived in meeting with his fellow Delta gang at restaurants around the Salt Lake valley.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Eric and Paul Pollei with David as the remaining Eric and Emily Pollei family sibling. Janet Pollei, Eric’s wife lives in SLC. Robert is survived by Scott and Stephen Pollei (Kim), his two sons who were born in Salt Lake City while Robert was married to Sandy Brewington. Robert was cremated on March 19, 2018.
Family, friends and admirers are asked to join us to pay respects, share memories and gather together to celebrate his life (and coincidently his birthday), to be held:
Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from
7:00PM-9:00PM at
Wasatch Hills Ward,
2255 South Wasatch Drive,
Salt Lake City, UT 84109.
Online condolences may be made to www.dignitymemorial.com
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