David Vance Poll

David Vance Poll passed away March 3, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born June 14, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Harry Nicholson and Maurine Vance Poll. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

David was raised in the Sugarhouse and then East Millcreek area. He was the oldest of 10 children. He attended and then graduated from South High School and for the balance of his life he spoke fondly of the school and the friends he made there.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved the Gospel. He loved talking about Gospel principles and listening to the leaders speak, as well as Gospel music. He was called to a service mission, working in the Bishop's Storehouse. He loved this calling and found great joy in serving there.

He loved music. As a youth he played the violin beautifully, and he could plunk out some hymns on a piano or organ. He especially loved grand pipe organs and listening to their beautiful sounds. He enjoyed attending/listening to recitals on theater organs and spent time at the Organ Loft in Salt Lake City. On at least one occasion he traveled with his good friend, Ron McDonald, out of state to be able to hear a recital on a theater organ.

At one time he worked with his brother, Ron, building and working on pipe organs. This was one of his most favorite times of his life. He had a very close relationship with his brother, Ron, who preceded him in death 7 years ago. This was especially hard on him a