Polly Anna Dietz Obituary (1920 - 2008)

Polly Anna Dietz, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2008. We will miss her more than words can say but are grateful that she is free from pain. Polly Anna was born on December 4, 1920, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She married Harry William Dietz on January 29, 1948 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Wed for 51 years until his passing in 1999, they had three daughters, Polly Anna, Laura Lyn, and Harriett. In her typical way, Polly showed great strength in taking care of Harry in his last months. Polly leaves two daughters (Laura Lyn Vasso and Harriett Dietz), two sons-in-law (John Vasso and Donald Emerson), eight grandchildren (Kenneth, Esther, Danielle, Brooke, John-Paul, Cade, Andie, and Michael) and eight great grandchildren. She is reunited with her first daughter, Polly Weigel, her husband, Harry, her twin sister, Pattie Lou, and her beloved parents, Esther Nell (Mamma) and Leon C. White (Papa). A very special person, she was a great source of love, strength and support for her family. She greatly loved, and is greatly loved, by her family and friends. She made many sacrifices and was always had a comforting word. She was very proud of her Louisiana heritage and family. We will greatly miss her stories of a small Louisiana town in the early 1900’s. She was a great oral historian and created an extensive family history without the benefit of a computer. She enjoyed a special relationship with her twin sister, often pulling pranks on unsuspecting teachers and others. Polly had a beautiful soprano voice, loved opera and considered a singing career. A service celebrating Polly’s life will be held at Harvest Valley Baptist Church, 3305 West 12600 South, Riverton, Utah, on Tuesday, October 14 at 2 p.m. Mother, Mom, Gran, Granny Chick - we love and miss you so much, will remember you every day, and look forward to being with you again. The family wishes to thank the staff of Inspiration Hospice for their support and compassion, especially Lindsay and Jamie.