Kris Raymond Polson, 55, of Polo, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Kris was born on December 24, 1968, in Santa Monica, CA, the son of Jerry and Peggy (Jensen) Polson.  He was sealed for time and all eternity to Cheryl Turner of Roy, UT, on January 3, 1991, in the Salt Lake City Temple; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: his parents, Jerry and Peggy Polson of Fayetteville, NC; two sons, Nathan Polson of Polo, MO, and Nicholas Polson of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Caitlyn Polson of Merriam, KS; and sister, Kathy (Scott) Copeland of Fayetteville, NC.

Kris was raised and educated in Boulder, CO, and graduated from Boulder High School in the class of 1987.  After high school, Kris attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, to continue his education.  Kris served his mission in Anaheim, CA, from 1988 to 1990.  He lived in Kearney, MO, and upstate New York, then lived in several locations with his family: north Utah, Caribou, ME, Tracy, CA, Berthoud, CO, and Polo, MO.  Kris started his career in sales, then moved into technical sales with tax works in Kaysville, UT.  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 and although he did not pen the Great American Novel, Kris did write an award-winning play called "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.

A special thank you to Dr. Zachary Nicholas and Tracy Walker of Saint Luke's Radiation Oncology, Dr. Manthravadi and Therese of Saint Luke's Oncology, 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 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 202 West 19th Street, Kearney, MO, 64060, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, MO, is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Kris with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.