Mendon, Utah Obituaries: Baker ~ Index
Agnes Mercy Baker
On March 13th, 1888, at 4:13 p.m.— The spirit of Agnes Mercy, the beloved daughter of Amenzo W. and Agnes S. Baker, took its flight from this sphere of pain and sorrow. She was born at Mendon, June 6th, 1870. She was a member of the Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Association, as well as the Sabbath school. She had suffered with heart disease and liver complaint for the last two years. She bore all her afflictions without a murmur and passed off as one going to sleep, without a struggle with an assurance of coming forth in the morning of the first resurrection. The funeral was held March 15th, at the Mendon Ward meetinghouse, where a large congregation had assembled to pay their last respects to one of the fair daughters of Zion who had, through a wise providence, been taken from our midst while in her youth. The pall bearers were six young ladies dressed in mourning. At the services held over the remains the following speakers made appropriate and consoling remarks: Arthur Rix, of Benson Ward, James Tary, from the Eastern States, James G. Willie, George W. Baker and Alexander K. Richards. Closing remarks were made by Bishop Andrew Anderson. The remains were viewed by some four hundred persons, after which they were consigned to their last resting place. ~Deseret News, April 4th, 1888.
Agnes Mercy Baker— lived to be eighteen years old. She was born 6th June, 1870 in Mendon and died there 13th March 1888. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 616.
Agnes Steele Hill Baker
Agnes— Was the daughter of Hamilton Steel and Jane Morton, born 25th, December 1833, at Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. At the age of seventeen, in Scotland, she became a member of the Latter-day Saints church and sailed from Liverpool for America 19th November 1855, on the sail ship Columbia, landing at New York 1st January 1856. She went to Lawrence, Massachusetts and made her home with her brother, Alexander Steele, working at the steam loom factory until the spring of 1859, when with her brother and his family she made the trip across the plains to Utah, arriving in Salt Lake City in the fall. She married John Hill on 26th November, 1859. He was a widower with six children. On 1st March 1860, they moved to Wellsville, where her husband and one of his brothers built and operated a gristmill. Here at Wellsville four children were born to them. On 30th August, 1863, while her husband was in the brush between Wellsville and Hyrum, he was mistaken for a bear and instantly killed. She was left with a family of ten children to care for. Four of her own and six from John Hill's first marriage. Amenzo White Baker married Agnes Steele Hill, the widow of John Hill. They were married 19th November, 1864. After her marriage to Amenzo, she went to his home in Mendon, where her husband worked on his small farm and continued to drive oxen on the farm and in the canyons until 1874, when he filed on 160 acres of railroad land adjoining Mendon. Here he planted a large orchard, built better buildings, and eventually developed one of the best farms in the vicinity. Agnes died 11th November 1904, at her home in Mendon. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 615–616.
Albert Morgan Baker
Mendon Resident Dies at Home— Albert Morgan Baker, 57 a resident of Mendon for the past fifty years, passed away at his home in the Cache community Sunday afternoon. Mr. Baker was born June 20th, 1879, a son of Joseph and Mary Alice Morgan Baker. His wife, Mrs. Clara Bingham Baker, died several years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Alice Clara and Cloe Reen Baker, both of Mendon; four brothers, F.M. and W.M. Baker of Mendon and D.M. and Alma Baker of Magna, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Shelton, Logan, and Mrs. May Van Orden, Thomas, Idaho. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Lindquist and Sons mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, January 4th, 1937, page 1.
Albert Mowry Baker, III
Cache Records Second Fatality Within Two Days, Albert M. Baker, III, Mendon, Killed In Logan Mishap— The second automobile fatality for Cache county within twenty-three hours today shocked local citizens as they saw the year's total traffic deaths mount to twelve compared to nine for the entire twelve-month period of 1940. Throat Lacerate— Dead today was Albert M. Baker, III, 38, of Mendon, who had his throat severely cut Friday evening at six o'clock when the automobile in which he was riding plunged into an irrigation ditch at the end of Third North Street on Sixth West, jumped through a fence, across the railroad tracks and came to rest in a field. On Thursday evening, about the same time, Olof Pearson, 47, of Millville, was instantly killed when the automobile he was driving collided nearly head on with a truck on U.S. Highway 91 just south of Logan River bridge. Mr. Baker's death was the 190th traffic fatality for Utah this year, as against 161 at a corresponding time in 1940, and 171 for all of last year. According to Otto Henderson, Logan policeman who investigated the accident, Mr. Baker was a front-seat passenger in an automobile driven by his brother, Lowell Baker, thirty also of Mendon. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hiibner, Mendon, were occupants, but they escaped injury. Went Straight Ahead— The car was proceeding west on Third North, but instead of turning either north or south when he came to the end of the street, Baker continued straight west, across an irrigation ditch and the tracks. He told Officer Henderson that he thought he was traveling west on Second North Street which is the highway leading west from Logan to the Valley View highway. Both men in the front seat were thrown against the windshield of the car. Albert M. Baker died a half-hour after the accident in a local hospital from loss of blood caused by the throat laceration. He was born in Mendon January 23rd, 1903, a son of Albert M. and Alice Lund Baker of Mendon. He attended Mendon schools and was a graduate of the South Cache high school. Surviving, besides his parents, are three brothers and one sister: Ervin, Asa, Lowell Baker and Leona Godridge, all of Mendon. Funeral services have been tentatively set for Tuesday at two p.m. in Mendon ward chapel, under the direction of the Thompson Funeral Home. ~The Herald Journal, December 20th, 1941, page 1.
Rites Held for Albert M. Baker— Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Mendon ward chapel for Albert M. Baker, who was killed in an automobile accident. Bishop Edgar S. Hancock presided at the rites. Opening and closing songs were by the Singing Mothers, accompanied by Mrs. Ellen Ladle. Special music included a vocal duet by Vernon Maughan and Archie Maughan, accompanied by Mrs. Vernon Maughan, all of Wellsville, and a vocal solo by Kay Sorensen, accompanied by Mozelle Sorensen. Prayers were offered by Howard Baker and Jesse Baker. Speakers who eulogized Mr. Baker were Earl Buist, Oliver Taylor, Wayne Willie, Henry C. Sorensen, President Edwin Clawson, Peter Jensen and Bishop Hancock. The grave was dedicated by John D. Baker. ~The Herald Journal, December 30th, 1941, page 8.
Albert Mowry Baker, Jr.
Lifelong Resident of Mendon Dies, 82; Services Wednesday, Mendon— Funeral services for Albert M. Baker, 82 lifelong resident of Mendon who died at his home of causes incident to age, will be conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m., in Mendon ward chapel, by Bishop John O. Hughes. Friends may call at the family home Tuesday evening and Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Mendon cemetery. Mr. Baker was born in Mendon August 10th 1869, a son of Albert M. and Edna Coon Baker. He married Alice Barnes April 16th, 1902, in Logan L.D.S. temple. A farmer by occupation, Mr. Baker had been active in church and civic works. He served an L.D.S. mission to the New England States, had been superintendent of Mendon Sunday school, a chorister in Sunday school, worker in the Genealogical Society and active in the Mutual Improvement Association. Mr. Baker was a member of the Silver Gray Band, early Cache instrumental group, and also had been associated with other local musical activities. Surviving are his widow, Mendon; four sons and daughters; Irvin L., Asa B., and Lowell J. Baker, Mendon, and Mrs. Leona B. Kelsey, Ogden; seven grandchildren and five brothers and sisters: Sarah E. and Abraham C. Baker, Salt Lake City; Charles H. Baker, Mendon; J.S. Baker, San Francisco, California and Mrs. Edna Hoopes, Rexburg, Idaho. ~Newspaper Not Listed, 1952.
Albert Mowry Baker, Sr.
Pioneer Settler Dies, Logan, September 5th— (Special to The Herald-Republican.) Albert M. Baker, 75 years old, a pionner settler of Cache county, died today at Mendon, Cache county, after suffering a paralytic stroke. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mendon. ~Salt Lake Herald, September 6th, 1909, page 1.
Alice Barnes Baker
Resident of Mendon Dies, Mendon, Utah— Alice Barnes Baker, 84 for sixty years a resident of Mendon, died in an Ogden hospital yesterday of infirmities incident to age. She was born in England January 23rd, 1876, a daughter of James Barnes and Lydia Burdett Barnes. She came to this country when she was five years old, living first in Ogden, then in Wellsville, and since her marriage, in Mendon. She was married to Albert M. Baker in April 1900 in Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died July 19th, 1951. Mrs. Baker was the mother of six children, four of whom survive; Irvin L. and Asa B. Baker, Mendon; Mrs. Wayne (Leona) Kelsey, Ogden, and Lowell J. Baker, Orem; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Mrs. Baker had been prominently identified with the pioneer life in Mendon. Funeral services will be Friday 1 p.m. in Mendon Ward Chapel, with Bishop Rulen Ladle officiating. Friends may call at the home of a son, Asa B. Baker in Mendon Thursday evening and Friday until time of service burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 28th, 1960, page 6.
Allen Asa Baker
Allen Asa Baker, Kingman, Arizona— Allen Asa Baker, 61 of Kingman, died December 23rd, 2002, at Kingman Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Monday at noon at the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, December 28th, 2002.
Amenzo White Baker, Sr.
Another Pioneer at Rest— Amenzo W. Baker closes eventful career at 75. Special Correspondence. Mendon, Cache County, July 16— Amenzo W. Baker, one of the 1847 pioneers, and a highly respected citizen of Cache County, died July 13, at his home in Mendon, Cache County, of pneumonia. He was sick but six days. He was born in Herkimer County, New York, June 19, 1832, and gathered with his parents and the Saints at Nauvoo in 1839. He lived at Montrose, Iowa, up to the time of the expulsion of the Saints from Nauvoo in 1846. He went to Winter Quarters, Iowa and in 1847 continued his journey with the Saints to the Valley of Salt Lake, arriving there in October of the same year. In the latter part of 1853 he was called to labor among the Indians and establish a mission at Fort Supply (Green River County), Wyoming. Here he remained with several others under the leadership of John Nebeker until the invasion of Johnston's Army in 1857, when the mission was abandoned. In 1860 he came to Mendon, Cache County, and engaged in farming which he followed until his demise. His wife preceded him three years. He is survived by four brothers and four sisters, all pioneers of 1847, also three sons and three daughters. He did much toward the developing of Utah, suffering many privations and hardships in the early days. He was a loyal citizen, a good Latter-day saint, true to his convictions, a kind and accommodating neighbor and leaves host of friends and relatives to mourn his departure. ~Deseret News, July 19th, 1907, page 7.
Amenzo White Baker, Jr.
Amenzo White Baker, Jr.— Son of Amenzo White Baker and Agnes Steele (Hill), born November3rd, 1865, Mendon, Utah, unmarried. Worked many years in the mining industries of Nevada. Died 30th July 1926 at Tonapah, Nevada, was buried by the side of his parents in the Mendon Cemetery. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 91.
Mendon Pays Last Tribute to Amenzo Baker, Mendon, April 21st— Funeral services for Amenzo Baker, Jr. were held Sunday at ten o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. David Buist. Singing by the choir "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," invocation by Mrs. Mary Jensen; vocal duet by John O. Hughes. First speaker was Joseph T. Wood; violin solo, "Lay My Head Beneath A Rose," by Alonzo Wood. Second speaker was Mr. Jeremiah Baker, duet, "It is Sweet to Walk With Jesus" by Mrs. Julia Muir and Mr. Joseph C. Sorensen. Third speaker was Mr. Mormon D. Bird. Song by choir, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Prayer by Mr. John Hill. There were lots of beautiful flowers and a large number of cars followed the remains to the cemetery where the grave was dedicated by Mr. John D. Baker. ~The Journal, April 21st, 1928, page 11.
Asa Burdett Baker
Mendon, Utah— Asa Burdett Baker, 74, died October 13th, 1982 in his home in Mendon. He was born May 27th, 1908 in Mendon, a son of Albert Moury and Alice Barnes Baker. He married Carma Clawson on September 27th, 1940 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. She died in October, 1976. He then married LaVaun Herbert November 21st, 1980 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He was educated in Cache county schools and lived most of his life in Mendon. He was a farmer and raised livestock and ran a cleaning route in Cache Valley for Logan Laundry & Dry Cleaning. He was an active member of the Latter-day Saint church, having served a mission in Washington. He was a home teacher president and was in the L.D.S. Special Interest Group. He sang with the ward choir for many years. Surviving are his wife, three sons and one daughter, Allen Asa Baker of Brigham City; Carl Clawson Baker of Hyrum; Gaylen Burdett Baker of Mendon; Sherrie Lee Olson of American Fork, twelve grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Leona Kelsey of Ogden. Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon in the Mendon Ward Chapel with Bishop Paul R. Willie conducting. Friends may call Hall Mortuary Friday from 7–9 p.m. and at the ward one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 14th, 1982, page 4.
Asa Norman Baker
Asa Norman Baker— Born November 25th, 1886; while hunting deer on the mountainside not far from his home was frozen December 4th, 1905, and brought home to his mother on the 6th instant— a block of ice; buried in Mendon cemetery. ~Dr. Daniel B. Hill Richards, Hill Family History, (Magazine Printing Company, 1927) page 88.
Asa Norman Baker— Son of Jarvis Young Baker and Rachel Richards, was born at Mendon, in the home of his grandfather John Kenny Richards, 25th, November, 1886. He had his schooling in Mendon and later at the Utah Agricultural College at Logan, where he played football and became a strong six-foot-three athlete. He was expert in metal work and had a well-equipped blacksmith shop at home, where he did all types of welding and repairing farm tools. He was fond of hunting and was a true shot. He went into the mountains to hunt one cold day and did not return. His body was found by a searching party led by his brother Simon three days later on the topmost peak above Mendon. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 613.
Young Baker Was Taken Sick— Young Asa Baker of Mendon who lost his life while out hunting last Monday, was taken ill, it seems, while in the mountains, and being pretty well exhausted anyway, was unable to get back to his horse. The searching party found that he had vomited several times, before lying down in the snow, and there was blood in the vomit. It is thought that the eating of snow caused this. The unfortunate young fellow apparently was temporarily incapacitated by this attack, and before he could recover, he froze to death. He was on his way home alright, and had come back about a mile and a half. In all probability he would have reached home safely but for the sudden attack of illness. He was a robust, healthy young man, but the journey he made was enough to wear down a giant. The snow was so deep that the searchers were compelled to alternate in breaking track, yet he had climbed through it all. No doubt his exertions caused great thirst and there being no water there, he ate snow, causing thereby a stomach disorder. Funeral services over the remains will be held at Mendon on Monday at one o'clock p.m. The young man's name was Asa N. Baker, and he was the son of Rachel and Jarvis Y. Baker. He was born in Mendon on November 25th, 1886. He was a sturdy honest, bright young fellow, generally liked in Mendon. His poor mother is distracted with grief. Less than a year ago another son met death in a railway accident, and she had not recovered from the effect of that tragedy when this one came upon her. ~Newspaper Not Listed, 1905.
May Be Victim of Grizzly– Azy (Asa) Baker, A Young Man of Mendon, Lost or Killed in Mountains. Azy Baker, of Mendon, aged about eighteen years, is either lost or killed in the mountains west of that city and late yesterday afternoon twenty armed men were making a determined search for him. It is feared that he has fallen victim to a bear whose tracks following his own have been discovered. Horse Returns Riderless– Young Baker, with his rifle on his shoulder, rode from Mendon westward on Monday morning, presumably to hunt. On Tuesday morning his horse came home with the bridle reins dragging. This aroused friends and a few men went in search for the missing boy. Bear Tracks Found– Upon reaching "Deep Canyon" about three miles west of the city the young man's tracks were found, also the tracks of a large bear, believed to be a grizzly. As these tracks followed quite a distance and were leading further, word was sent back to town and other man heavily armed started to assist in the search, the whole number running up to twenty. No Further Word– At six o'clock yesterday evening no further information was obtainable. The Mendon people have great fear of the young man's safety. That he should remain away forty-eight hours under such conditions points to unfortunate possibilities. The fact that the boy has had little or no experience in handling grizzlies would make it doubtful for him if in truth such an animal caught up with him. ~Logan Republican, December 6th 1905.
Asa Baker's Funeral Service– To Be Held In Mendon on Monday at One O'clock– The funeral services over the remains of Asa N. Baker, the Mendon boy who met such a tragic death, will be held at Mendon meeting house Monday at 1 p.m. The public is cordial invited. In addition to that which may be found on the second page of this paper, it may be stated that young Baker lost his way in following a deer. He then kept up his tramping until he was exhausted. The boy had probably suffered untold agony and it was evident that he became so weak as to vomit. He had just passed his nineteenth birthday and was the son of Jarvis Y. and Rachel Baker, the mother, four brothers and a sister, Lucy, surviving him. ~Logan Republican, December 9th 1905.
Lost Boy Froze to Death– Asa Baker, of Mendon, Found Dead Wednesday Morning Near Deweyville. The dead body of Asa Baker, the Mendon boy reported in the last issue of The Republican as lost to the mountains on the west side of the valley, was found Wednesday morning about five miles east of Deweyville. The boy had traveled on over the mountains and perished from hunger and cold. The report of bear tracks following those of the lost boy was erroneous. Went Out on Monday– As detailed in our last issue young Baker, who was eighteen years of age, took his rifle and on a horse rode up into what is known as Deep Canyon in a search for game. This was on Monday morning. The young fellow did not return in the evening and the widowed mother left at home was alarmed. Nothing could be done that night, however and the return of the boy's horse early Tuesday morning, started a number of men in search. They followed the trail of the horse to Deep Canyon, noted where he had been tied and then followed the boy's tracks up the mountain. Searchers Return– The searchers followed the tracks till nightfall and those led them to the top of the ridge. Search at night was useless and the party returned to Mendon. Some thought young Baker might have gone over to Deweyville, but a telephone message brought word that he was not there. Body Is Found– The searching party went out again early Wednesday morning and five miles east of Deweyville found the body of the boy cold in death. Without food since Monday morning and for forty-eight hours in the freezing weather, his must have been a terrible experience. There is no other explanation than that the boy lost his way. A Shock– The news of the find was a terrible shock to the mother and other relatives of the boy, as well as the residents of Mendon and the whole of Cache Valley. Throughout the valley town many inquires of the search were made and the news of the boy's death excited sympathy everywhere. A brother of this boy was accidentally killed in the Dakota something less than a year ago and the blow comes doubly hard. ~Logan Republican, December 9th 1905.
The Funeral of Asa N. Baker– Held At Mendon Monday Was Largely Attended ~Mendon, Utah, December 11th. The funeral of Asa Baker, the young man who died in the mountains last week, was held in the meeting house today at one o'clock. The extraordinary circumstances surrounding the young man's death and the high standing of the family and his own in this community, caused the whole populace to attend the services. The meeting house was filled to overflowing with sympathizing friends and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. The services were very affecting and not a heart was there that did on grieve with the unfortunate mother, brothers and sisters. The service was opened with music, and Christian Sorensen invoked the divine blessing. Following this, Andrew Andersen, Alex Richards, William Cunningham, Albert Baker, Alfred Gardner, John H. Anderson, of Logan and Bishop Mormon D. Bird offered words of praise for the young man's life and cheer and comport to the bereft ones. The speakers, one and all spoke glowingly of the deceased and with sincere regret that the boy should have been called seemingly before his time. The service was closed with music and prayer by Joseph Sorensen, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mendon cemetery. The sad death of Asa Baker stirred Mendon as it has not been stirred in years and even yet the matter is spoken of with bated breath. The story of his wanderings and struggles through the cold night and the final finding of his lifeless body will be fresh in the memory for years to come. ~Logan Republican, December 13th 1905.
Beth Baker
The Infant Child– of Mr. and Mrs. Osmar Baker passed away Thursday. Mrs. Baker was formerly Miss Jennie Perkins of Wellsville. Mrs. Baker is with her mother at Wellsville. ~The Journal, April 23rd, 1927, page 4.
Beth Baker– Born 14th, April, 1927 at Wellsville, Utah. Died 22nd, April, 1927. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 94.
Carma Rebecca Clawson Baker
Mendon, Utah— Carma Clawson Baker, 60 died Wednesday night at her home following a long illness. She was born March 3rd, 1916, in Hyrum, a daughter of Edwin and Calista B. Allen Clawson. She married Asa B. Baker September 27th, 1940, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Mrs. Baker was raised by her grandmother and stepmother, Margaret Clawson. She lived in Mendon the past thirty-six years, and prior to that, in Hyrum. A graduate from South Cache high school, she attended Utah State University for two years, and had been employed at Sunshine Terrace for five years. A member of the L.D.S. Church, she had been Primary president, Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Relief Society. Mrs. Baker served two church missions, one to Texas-Louisiana in 1937, and a short term mission with her husband to Washington State in 1973-74. She had received the Silver Gleaner award in the M.I.A. Survivors include her husband of Mendon; three sons and one daughter: Allen A. of Roy, Carl C. and Gaylen B. of Mendon, Mrs. Theron C. (Sherie) Olsen, American Fork; seven grandchildren; one brother and two sisters, LaVere Clawson, Arcadia, California; Mrs. Claine Carpenter, Providence, and Mrs. Lois Wiser, Vancouver, Washington. Funeral services will be held Saturday noon in the Mendon Ward chapel, with Bishop Stanton Barrett officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., and at the ward chapel Saturday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, October 28th, 1976, page 4.
Charles Duane Baker
Death Claims Charles Duane Baker— Charles Duane Baker, 65 of Logan, died today in a local hospital following a brief illness. The family home is at 351 West First South. He was born June 13th, 1900, in Mendon, a son of Charles Henry and Charlotte Ladle Baker. He married Phyllis Taylor June 11th, 1924, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Mr. Baker was an Elder in the L.D.S. Church, and had been a member of Logan 16th Ward. A farmer most of his life, he had lived in Logan the past twenty years, and prior to that was in Mendon. Surviving are his widow, Logan; [daughter] Mrs. Dell (Doris) Hansen, College Ward; his father of Mendon; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; six brothers and sisters: Lucille Baker, Mrs. M.M. (Arva) Richards, and Horace Baker, all of Mendon; Mrs. M.R. (Delone) Cooper, Wellsville; Mrs. Elwood (Olive) Thompson, Ogden, and Melvin J. Baker, Hellerton, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, April 12th, 1966, page 3.
Charles Henry Baker
Oldest Resident of Mendon Dies; Rites Slated— Charles H. Baker, 93 recognized as the oldest resident of Mendon, died Tuesday night after a brief illness. He was born November 15th, 1874, in Mendon, a son of Albert M. Baker and Edna Jane Coon Baker. He married Charlotte Jane Ladle, June 14th, 1899, in Logan L.D.S. Temple. She Died April 26th, 1965. Mr. Baker had farmed throughout his lifetime, was a former member of the Mendon Band, was past superintendent of the M.I.A., president of the Seventy Quorum, and had been a ward teacher for fifty-four years. He had served a home mission in Hyrum Stake, and at the time of his death was a High Priest in Logan Stake. He also was secretary of the Mendon North Irrigation Company. Mr. Baker was the father of eight children, five of whom survive: Mrs. M.M. (Arva) Richards and Horace C. Baker, of Mendon; Mrs. Marvin R. (Delone) Cooper, Wellsville; Mrs. W. Elwood (Olive) Thompson, Ogden; and Melvin J. Baker, Hellerton, Pennsylvania; also surviving are eighteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, 1 p.m. in Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel by Bishop Zeno Andersen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., and at the Mendon Ward chapel Friday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 11th, 1968 page 1 and 2.
Chester Noah Baker
Mendon Man Dead, Park City, January 21— Chester N. Baker 18 years of age, a resident of Mendon, Cache county, died in this city Friday. The remains were shiped to his former home in Mendon for interment.~Salt Lake Telegram, January 21st, 1907, page 1.
Charlotte Jane Ladle Baker
Resident of Mendon Dies, Mendon, Utah— Charlotte Jane Ladle Baker, 84, wife of Charles H. Baker, died Monday at her home in Mendon of infirmities incident to age. She was born June 22nd, 1880 in Farmington, to John and Susanna Trappett Ladle. She spent her childhood in Davis County, and had lived in Mendon since her marriage to Mr. Baker on June 14th, 1899 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Surviving are her husband of Mendon and seven children, Lucille Baker, Horace C. Baker and Mrs. Mahonri (Arva) Richards, all of Mendon; Charles D. Baker, Logan; Mrs. Marvin (Delone) Cooper, Wellsville, and Mrs. W. Elwood (Olive) Thompson, Riverdale; Melvin J. Baker, Hellertown, Pennsylvania, eighteen grandchildren, and thirty-two great-grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters, John Ladle, Sugar City; Charles Ladle, Mrs. Oliver (Ethel) Taylor, Mrs. Reeves (Edna) Bird, Mrs. Jay (Mabel) Jensen and Clella Ladle, all of Mendon. In her early life she had been secretary-treasurer of Mendon Relief Society and had been a visiting teacher. Her home was always not only open to friends and relatives, but to strangers when they came to her door. Funeral services will be conducted at twelve noon in the Logan Stake Center, the Second-Twelfth Ward Chapel, with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen of Mendon Ward officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday prior to services. Burial will be in the family plot in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 27th, 1965, page 6.
Elizabeth Annie Nuttall Baker
Provo, Utah— Mrs. Elizabeth Annie Nuttall Baker, 86 a former Cache school teacher, died January 6th, in a Provo hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, Provo, Tuesday at 2, p.m., with Bishop Calvin J. Chapple officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary this evening, 6 to 8, and Tuesday prior to services. There will be additional services conducted in the Mendon Ward chapel Wednesday, 1 p.m. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday from twelve noon until time of rites. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was born October 19th, 1881 in Kanab to Leonard John and Christina Little Nuttall. She married John D. Baker February 19th, 1919 in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. He died January 13th, 1963. They made their home in Mendon until six years ago. Mrs. Baker was a member of the L.D.S. church, and had served a mission to North Central States. She was a graduate from the Brigham Young Academy, a school teacher for thirty years, was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and was stake president of the Y.W.M.I.A. Surviving are a son, John D., Bethesda, Maryland; six grandchildren; brothers, sisters James A., St. George; Vernon M., Orem; Rulon, Salt Lake City; Maurice, St. George; Mrs. P. W. (Christina) Madsen, Provo; Mrs. Oro H. (Ethel) Moore, Salem, Utah; Mrs. George B. (Velma) Glade and Mrs. J.R. (Hazel) West, both Salt Lake City; and Mrs. H. B. (Clarissa) Cordner, Orem. ~The Herald Journal, January 8th, 1968, page 8.
Elizabeth Robb Buist Baker
Mendon, Utah— Mrs. Elizabeth Buist Baker, 60 died at her home here late Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia and heart trouble. She was born in Scotland, August 11th, 1873, a daughter of David and Agnes Burnett Buist. Her husband, Hamilton S. Baker, died in 1923. She had resided here since 1904, coming from Salt Lake City, where she arrived in 1884 from Scotland. Four sons and daughters survive: Mrs. Wilford Larsen, Ione and Howard Baker, Mendon; Osmer Baker, Idaho Falls, Idaho; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Donald and William Buist, Mendon; Alex Buist, Wellsville; John Buist, Cache Junction. Funeral services will be conducted in the Mendon L.D.S. chapel at 2 p.m., Friday, with burial in Mendon cemetery. ~Newspaper Not Listed, 1934.
Mendon Woman is Laid to Rest— Mendon, Utah. A sweet, peaceful spirit pervaded the funeral services Friday, for Mr. Elizabeth Buist Baker. Friends and relatives came from far and near to pay loving tribute to this highly esteemed woman. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen was in charge of the services. The choir sang, "We Shall Meet," under direction of Chorister Joseph C. Sorensen and Organist Mrs. Ellen Ladle. Prayers were by Vance D. Walker and Peter Larsen, Jr. The speakers who spoke of her faithfulness, her devotion to her family were Joseph N. Sorensen, President John C. Brenchley of Wellsville, Joseph C. Sorensen and Bishop Sorensen. Mrs. Baker had been a diligent worker in the ward and stake genealogical worker and was a faithful worker in the temple. Special musical numbers were vocal duet, "There's a Beautiful Land," by Cyril Nelson and Mrs. Henry C. Stauffer accompanist; vocal solo, Mrs. S.C. Anderson. "One Fleeting Hour" was sung by Melvin Atkinson, Jr., accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Atkinson with violin obligato by Mrs. Golden Willie, all of Holbrook, Idaho. Vocal solo, "I'm A Pilgrim," Kay Sorensen, accompanied on the piano by Miss Mozelle Barrett; cornet solo, George G. Sweeten, piano accompanist, Mrs. Leroy Bishop, both of Garland; duet, "O, My Father," by Mr. and Mrs. George Baugh of Logan. The pallbearers were Charles Buist of Wellsville, Earl Buist, Charley Ladle, Bernard Hardman, Gwen Hardman, Kay Sorensen. The flowers were profuse and beautiful. The dedicatory prayer was offered by William I. Sorensen. Interment was in the Mendon cemetery. ~Newspaper Not Listed, 1934.
George Washington Baker, Jr.
Former Mendon Resident Dies— Dr. George Washington Baker, pioneer Utah physician and former Mendon resident died Tuesday in Ogden following an long illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lindquist and Sons mortuary chapel in Ogden. Burial will be in Mendon. Dr. Baker was born in Mendon October 9th, 1862, a son of George Washington and Agnes Richards Baker. He attended Mendon district school and the Brigham Young College in Logan. He opened his first office in Ogden, February 1st 1895. Before that he had been a teacher in the Mendon schools. ~The Herald Journal, December 3rd, 1947, page 1.
Horace Curtis Baker
Mendon, Utah— Horace C. Baker, 86 of Mendon died Friday, August 23rd, 1996, at the Logan Regional Hospital of caused incident to age. He was born November 10th, 1909, in Mendon, the son of Charles Henry and Charlotte Jane Ladle Baker. He lived in Mendon all his life. He attended elementary school in Mendon, the South Cache high school and the L.D.S. Seminary. He has served as a home teacher and helped with various activities within the ward. He was a director and vice president of the North Irrigation Company in Cache Valley for a few years. He was at one time a member of the (Skyline) Riding Club and assisted with their activities. He was a lover of horses and enjoyed riding in the mountains. He helped his sister, Lucile care for their aging parents by caring for the home and farm. He was a kind and honest man, we never heard him tell a lie or an untrue thing. He had a wonderful memory and could tell you about the people and their families who lived in Mendon many years ago and the history of the town. He was good to his neighbors and friends and helped many of them. He appreciated all they did for him. He is survived by one sister, Delone B. Cooper, Wellsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Charles Duane, Melvin John and Merlin Albert Baker; and three sisters, Lucile Baker, Arva Richards and Olive Thomson. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27th, 1996, in the Mendon City Cemetery with Bishop Richard Gordon conducting. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. ~The Herald Journal, August 25th, 1996, page 4.
Howard Baker ~ Veteran WW I
Mendon Man Killed in Crash— A Mendon man was killed and two other Cache residents injured in a head-on collision occurring about four miles east of Tremonton, Tuesday mid-afternoon. Dead on arrival at the Tremonton Valley hospital was Howard Baker, 68, Mendon. His wife Mozelle, a passenger in the car he was driving, is reported in "satisfactory" condition at Valley Hospital today where she is being treated for head and chest injuries. Howard Baker was born in Mendon September 4th, 1896, to Hamilton Simon Baker and Christina Sorensen Baker. He attended school in Mendon, South Cache high and USU. He taught school at Cornish and later returned to Mendon where he farmed. He entered World War I on September 2nd, 1918 and served until March 11th, 1919. He fulfilled an L.D.S. mission to England. On March 30th 1927, he married Mozelle McCombs in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Surviving are his widow, three children, Mrs. Joseph B. (Joyce) Richards, Howard Max Baker, and Norma, all of Mendon; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ione Baker Stauffer, Hyrum; a foster sister, Ione Larsen, Mendon. Mr. Baker had served as M.I.A. superintendent from 1923 to 1926, was first counselor in the Sunday school from 1945 to 1946 and was first counselor to Bishop Reeves Bird. He was head of the Old Folks Committee for a number of years and at the time of his death was president of the high priest group of Mendon Ward. He served as Mendon City councilman and recorder for twenty-three years. Funeral announcements will be announced later. ~The Herald Journal, June 16th, 1965, page 1.
Howard Baker— Son of Hamilton Simon Baker and Christina Sorensen, was born in Mendon 4th, September 1896. He attended school at Mendon, South Cache High School, and the Utah State Agricultural College. After graduation he taught school at Cornish, Utah for one year and then returned to Mendon to farm. He entered World War I in September, 1918 and served at Camp Kearney, California. The Armistice was signed on November 11th, 1918 and he was released from the Army on March 11th, 1919. Howard left for England on a mission on 9th, November, 1922, and following the death of his father was released and retuned home in June, 1923. Howard has served in a number of capacities in the community and in the church. He was Superintendent of the Y.M.M.I.A. from 1923 to 1926. He was first counselor to the Sunday school superintendent from 1945 until 22nd September, 1946, at which time he was sustained as first counselor to Bishop Reeves Bird, where he served until 13th January, 1952. He has served as head of the Old Folks Committee and at present (1961) is President of the High Priest Quorum in the Mendon Ward. He has served as recorder and city councilman in Mendon for about twenty-three years. On 30th March, 1927, Howard married Mozelle McCombs in the Logan Temple. They have three children, Joyce, Howard Max and Norma. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 617.
Irvin Lund Baker
Mendon, Utah— Irvin Lund Baker, 74 lifetime resident of Mendon, died Monday at the Valley View Nursing Home of cancer. He was born November 23rd, 1904, in Mendon, a son of Albert and Alice Barnes Baker. He had never married. A member of the L.D.S. Church, he had served as a home teacher, and was an Elder in the Mendon First L.D.S. Ward. He had participated in many ward activities, and worked on several town projects in Mendon. Mr. Baker was a farmer by occupation. Surviving are a brother, Asa B. Baker of Mendon, and a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Leona) Kelsey, Ogden. Funeral services will be held Thursday noon in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward chapel, with Bishop Paul R. Willie officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the ward chapel Thursday one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, November 6th, 1979, page 4.
Hyrum LeRoy Baker
Mendon, Utah— Funeral of Hyrum L. Baker. Impressive Obsequies Over Youthful Victim of Railroad Wreck. Special Correspondence. Mendon, Cache County, February 11th. Hyrum L. Baker, son of Jarvis Y. and Rachel Richards Baker, one was crushed to death February 2nd, at Milton, North Dakota, while working as a brakeman. The deceased came to his death in one of the severest wrecks ever known on the line, caused by a collision. The remains were brought to Mendon for interment. The young man was but nineteen years of age and leaves a widowed mother, five brothers and five sisters to mourn his demise. The deceased was born at Mendon, Cache County, March 27th, 1885, where he has resided until the past year. He was bright, kind and loving; gaining the love and admiration of all who knew him for his cheerful, sunny disposition and manly qualities. He was a student of the Brigham Young College at Logan, where he showed his ability an an enthusiastic worker and intended to complete the course as soon as he could earn means therefor. The funeral took place Wednesday, February 8th, at 2 p.m., under the direction of Bishop Mormon D. Bird. The choir furnished sweet music. The speakers were Elders Albert M. Baker, Andrew Andersen, President Linford of the Brigham Young College, Elder John H. Anderson and Bishop Bird. Each eulogized the noble, upright life of the deceased, who fell at the post of duty while working for means to complete his education. A large procession followed the remains to the cemetery. ~Deseret Evening News, February 14th, 1905.
Jarvis Alexander Baker
Burial Set in Mendon— Graveside services for Jarvis Alexander Baker, 79 native of Mendon who died Thursday in a Salt Lake City hospital following a long illness, will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. in the Mendon cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to the rites. Mr. Baker was born in Mendon April 18th, 1867, a son of Jarvis Young and Rachel Richards Baker. He had resided in Salt Lake City since 1922, and was active in the 1th L.D.S. ward. He was employed as conductor for a railroad for many years. His wife, Pauline Pefferley Baker, died in 1933. Surviving are one son, LeRoy Baker of Spokane, Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Rena D. Moore and Mrs. Nina B. Wolff of Portland; two brothers, John D. Baker of Mendon, and Simon Baker of Kimberly, Idaho; and four sisters, Mrs. Emma B. Sorensen, Pueblo, Colorado; Mrs. Lucy B. Sudweeks of Provo, Mrs. Lydia B. Hogensen and Mrs. Mary B. Stark of Salt Lake City. One grandchild also survived. ~The Herald Journal, June 8th, 1946, page 1.
Jennett Glenn Perkins Baker
Clarkston, Utah– Jennett "Jenny" Glenn Perkins Baker, 85 returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 29th, 1994. She was living at the home of a daughter, Louise Buttars in Clarkston. She was born in Wellsville on July 26th, 1909, to Samuel John and Margaret Glenn Perkins. She had two brothers and two sisters, John, Walter, Ann and Elizabeth, all of whom are deceased. A niece and nephew, Margaret and LaVerl, were also raised in the home. She married Osmer Abraham Baker on May 18th, 1926, and later solemnized that marriage in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on November 24th, 1936. Osmer passed away May 10th, 1963. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jennett was very special to her family and we loved her very much. She loved her family with all her heart. She loved people and was always willing to help them in any way she could. She was a wonderful example to her children and grandchildren. She was loved by many. Mom we'll miss you! She is survived by two sons and seven daughters: Clarice Irvin, DuQuoin, Illinois; Osmer Nyal and Myrna Baker, Cornish; Louise and Ross Buttars, Clarkston; Marlene and Grant Gibbs, Paradise; John L. and Kaye Baker, Moreno Valley, California; Jennett Holtsclaw, Moreno Valley, California; Bonnie and John Cameron, St. George; Norma Chambers, Moreno Valley, California; and Linda and Ray Russel, Everett, Washington; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the Clarkston L.D.S. Ward chapel with Bishop Norris K. Arnold conducting. Friends may call from 6–8 p.m. Thursday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary and one hour prior to services Friday morning at the church. ~The Herald Journal, August 31st, 1994, page 4.
Jeremiah Leavitte Baker, Jr.
Jeremiah Baker Dies in Idaho— Funeral services will be held Tuesday at three p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel for Jeremiah Baker, Jr., 57, former Mendon Resident who died in Pocatello of a heart ailment. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery under the direction of the W. Loyal Hall mortuary of Logan. Jeremiah Baker was born December 5th, 1882, a son of Jeremiah and Mary Lemmon Baker and spent his youth in Mendon. He moved to Arbon, Idaho, to take up ranching about thirty-eight years ago. For the past ten years he had lived in Pocatello, where he and his wife ran the Carlisle Hotel. He married Mrs. Mayme Johnson, who survives him with his mother, Mary T. Baker of Pocatello: three step children, Charlie Johnson, Mrs. Ethel Davis and Mrs. Stella Bailey, and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle North of Pocatello and Mrs. S.L. Helm of Santa Monica, California. ~The Herald Journal, January 29th, 1940, page 1.
Jeremiah Leavitt Baker, Sr.
Early Mendon Resident Dies, Mendon— Jeremiah Baker 71 resident of Mendon since 1864, died at his home here early Thursday afternoon of heart failure. Although Mr. Baker had been troubled for several years with a bad heart, death came suddenly. He attended the celebration at Wellsville, Wednesday and appeared to be in excellent health. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mendon ward chapel. Interment will be in the Mendon cemetery. Mr. Baker was born in Salt Lake City, June 18th, 1860, the son of Simon and Charlotte Leavitt Baker. The father died in 1863 and in 1864 the mother moved to Mendon with her family. Mr. Baker had lived here since this time. He was married to Mary T. Lemon in 1881. Mr. Baker was an active religious worker in Mendon. He served in the bishopric for ten years from 1910 to 1920 and during this period fulfilled a mission to West Virginia. Since then he has been active in many different divisions of the church. Surviving are Mrs. Baker and the following children: Jeremiah Baker, Jr., Arbon, Idaho; Mrs. Myrtle North, Pocatello; Mrs. Vira Helm, Hollywood, California. surviving brothers and sisters are Benjamin Baker, Montana; Mrs. Charlotte Longstroth, Mendon; Wier Baker, Pocatello; Samuel Baker, Canada; Mrs. Hannah Willie, Wellsville. Two half sisters are also living. ~The Herald Journal, September 11th, 1931, page 5.
John Daniel Baker, Sr.
John Daniel Baker, Sr., of Mendon Dies— John Daniel Baker, 85 longtime resident of Cache Valley, died Sunday morning in a Provo hospital after a long illness. He was born March 26th, 1877 in Mendon, to Jarvis Young and Rachel Richards Baker. On February 19th, 1919, he married Annie Nuttall in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. They made their home in Mendon where Mr. Baker farmed and was an active member of the L.D.S. church. Surviving are his widow and a son. John D. Jr., Fullerton, California, six grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Emma Sorensen, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Ward Chapel with Bishop Fred Sorensen in charge. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary in Provo, Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Mendon ward chapel Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 14th, 1963, page 1.
John Simon Baker
Professor John Simon Baker Dead– The sad news reached Logan Monday that John Simon Baker is dead at Bozeman, Montana. He died from diphtheria at Whitehall, August 10th. Mr. Baker is a Mendon boy, a son of Mr. and Mr. George W. Baker and but thirty-five years of age. He was a man of a very promising future, having climbed almost at the top of his profession. After taking a degree in engineering at the U.A.C. he was for two years county surveyor of Cache County. For three years he was a professor at the State Agricultural college of Montana and for two years state engineer. At the time of his death Mr. Baker was engineer of the largest irrigation project in the state of Montana. The young man is universally known here and his many friends will be deeply grieved to learn of this sudden death. The body will be brought to Mendon and funeral services will be either Thursday or Friday. ~Logan Republican, August 12 1908.
Joseph Baker
Mendon, Utah— Another of Cache Valley's pioneer residents, his work on earth well done, has gone to his reward. Joseph Baker, one of the leading characters in last year's great Centennial Celebration, passed away yesterday at his home in Mendon, where he had lived, sharing all the pioneer hardships and in protecting the settlers against Indians, for the past sixty-five years. He leaves a surviving family of twelve children and an adopted daughter, also many grandchildren. Fourteen children preceded him to the beyond. His memory will live as one of the founders of Mendon. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. ~The Journal, October 26th, 1925, page 3.
Joseph Albert Baker
Joseph Albert Baker— Son of George Washington Baker and Agnes Richards, was born 30th March 1869 at Mendon, Utah. He received his early education at Mendon, and in the fall of 1885 entered the Brigham Young College at Logan, taking a two years' course, working during vacation each summer on his father's farm at Mendon. In the fall of 1888 he entered the employ of W.H. Wright & Sons mercantile house in Ogden. Excessive work induced a partial breakdown, followed by typhoid fever and pneumonia. In 1892 he went to Pocatello, Idaho and entered the employ of William Bernstine & Company, where he worked for two years. He then returned to the Wright store in Ogden. In 1898 he accepted a position with Walker Brothers Dry Goods Company of Salt Lake City, where he served consecutively as mail order manager, floor manager, Assistant General Manager and buyer of women's ready to wear apparel. On 18th July 1904, Joseph married Alice Hinkle (Murphy) in Salt Lake City. She was born 13th December 1876, daughter of Ashley R. Hinkle and Mary Hyde. In January 1905, Joseph and his wife moved to Syracuse, New York, where he entered the mercantile house of D. McCarthy & Sons, under the management of S.V. Shelp, who had been general manager of Walker Brothers in Salt Lake City. When this store was sold in 1906, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, and then to Seattle, Washington. In Seattle, Joseph was employed in the same capacity of buyer and manager of women's apparel with J.A. Baillargeon & Company. In 1909 he organized the firm of J.A. Baker & Company of Seattle. His first wife, Alice, died 16 September, 1914. Joseph moved to Los Angeles, California, and on 12th January 1919 married Agnes Cowan. They had one daughter, Betty Agnes, who was born in 1919 and died in 1932. Joseph and Agnes were later divorced and she married L.J. Torrey. Joseph died in Los Angeles 8th April, 1937. His body was cremated and the ashes returned to Mendon, Utah. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 721.
Joseph Lindon Baker
An Accident Occurred— On the Utah Northern during the winter of 1880–1881. During a very severe snow storm Lindon Baker and David Rowe was walking on the railroad track by the Rocky Point north of town and so heavy was the wind blowing that the boys did not hear the train coming and was picked up by the cow catcher and pitched to one side. Lindon Baker was instantly killed, David Rowe not badly hurt but recovered. ~Isaac Sorensen, History of Mendon (January 10th, 1889.) (Typescript copy of Isaac's original handwritten journal, (U.S.U Special Collections) 1955) page 21.
Lowell James Baker ~ Veteran WW II
Lowell James Baker— 58 died at an Ogden hospital Friday. He had been a resident of Ogden twenty years and prior to that had lived in Mendon. He attended school in Mendon and South Cache and was a veteran of World War II. He was a construction worker throughout his lifetime. Mr. Baker was born December 9th, 1911 in Mendon, son of Albert M. Baker, Jr., and Alice Lund Barnes Baker. He married Joyce Evelyn Birch in 1943. They were later divorced. Survivors include two brothers, Irvin L. Baker and Asa B. Baker, both of Mendon; a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Leona) Kelsey, Ogden. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Chapel with Bishop Zeno Andersen officiating. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary in Logan this evening from 7 to 9 and at the Relief Society room in the Mendon Chapel Monday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, February 15th, 1970, page 2.
Lucile E. Baker
Death Claims Lucille E. Baker Mendon, Utah— Lucille E. Baker, 65 died Friday night in a Logan hospital after a prolonged illness. She was born February 9th, 1902, in Mendon, a daughter of Charles H. and Charlotte Jane Baker. She attended school in Mendon and at South Cache high school. She cared for her elderly parents for many years. She had been a Primary teacher and had been called to do ordinance work in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Surviving are her father of Mendon and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Mahonri M. (Arva) Richards, Mendon; Mrs. Marvin (Delone) Cooper, Wellsville: Horace C. Baker, Mendon; Mrs. Olive B. Thompson, Ogden; Melvin J. Baker, Hellertown, Pennsylvania; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Phyllis T. Baker, Logan. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Mendon L.D.S. Chapel by Bishop Zeno Andersen. Friends may call at Hall Mortuary Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the Mendon Relief Society room Tuesday one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 24th, 1967, page 11.
Lucy Amelia Pack Baker
Lucy Amelia Pack Baker— At Mendon, Cache County, April 16th, Lucy Amelia, wife of Joseph Baker and daughter of John and Julia Pack. Deceased was born in Kirtland, Ohio, June 24th, 1837, and lived and died a faithful Saint, beloved by all who knew her. ~Deseret News, April 29th, 1874.
Mary Alice Morgan Baker
Native of South Wales Dies at Mendon Home— Logan, March 24th. Mrs. Mary Alice Baker, wife of Joseph Baker, who has been a resident of Mendon for sixty-five years, died Sunday from heart trouble. She was the daughter of Thomas and Anna Morgan and was born in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, March 6th, 1853. She came with her parents to Utah while a child and had during the greater part of her life resided in Mendon. ~Newspaper Not Listed, 1925.
Mrs. Baker's Funeral Held At Mendon— Mendon, Utah March 28th. Funeral services were held for Mary Alice Baker, Friday afternoon, March 28th, at one p.m. The attendance was large, the floral offerings profuse and very beautiful. Bishop Henry C. Sorensen presided and conducted the services. The opening musical number "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," was rendered by the Ward choir. The invocation was offered by Elder Elmer J. Hancock. Julia Muir and Joseph C. Sorensen sang a duet "Some Happy Day." Remarks were made by Elder John A. Gardner; Mormon D. Bird; Joseph Watkins, Sr., and Bishop Henry C. Sorensen. A violin solo "Oh My Father," was rendered by Alonzo Wood. Miss Clara Watkins sang "Mother O Mine." Many beautiful word pictures of the life and labors of Sister Baker were given by the speakers; she had mothered twenty-four children; her husbands first wife died leaving nine small children. These Sister Baker cared for as her own. She gave birth to twelve children; Geneva was placed into her care as a child. Her daughter Alice died leaving two small sons. These Sister Baker has mothered. Everyone of these people speak in terms of the highest praise of this good woman, and deeply mourn her loss. She has done a mighty work, she has earned a great reward, and we believe she will receive a crown of glory. The greeting of the master we hope will be, "Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Truly she accomplished life's purpose, peacefully she went into that other world, now we can see the greatness of her life. The closing song "When the Mists Have Cleared Away," was rendered by the choir. Benediction was pronounced by Elder H.B. Whitney. Elder Jessie Baker dedicated the grave. Mary Alice Morgan Baker was born in Wales. Since her marriage to Joseph Baker she has resided in Mendon. She is survived by her husband and the following named sons and daughters: Thomas, Marvin, Alma, David, William, Mrs. H.M. Shelton, Mrs. May Van Orden. ~The Journal, April 1st, 1925, page 6.
Mary Alice Morgan— Daughter of Thomas Morgan and Ann Roberts, was born 6th March 1855 at Merthyr, Tidfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales. She joined the Mormon church in her native Wales and emigrated to Utah in 1875. She married Joseph Baker 26th July 1875 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. She was a woman of stalwart character and pleasing personality. She had a keen sense of humor and a typical Welch temper, but she was of a kindly disposition. She was a good cook whose biscuits and pies were delicious. When she married Joseph Baker, his first family numbered eight children, one of whom was Julia Alline Kimball. She had twelve children of her own, six boys and six girls. She also reared her her sister's daughter, Mary Geneva Morris. Besides all this, she took in her daughter Alice's two sons and cared for them. She performed all of this labor with fortitude and determination. Mary's first child, Mary Elizabeth, died when she was ten months old. She lost her tenth child, Florence Geneva, at the age of five, and her last child, Margaret Edna, died when she was fourteen. Richard died quite suddenly of an infected tooth 9th October, 1924. All of her other children married and had families except he and Thomas Morgan. She never quite recovered from Richards's death and passed away 22nd March, 1925. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 733.
Mary Tamer Lemmon Baker
Services Held For Mary Baker— Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Mendon ward chapel for Mrs. Mary T. Baker, widow of Jeremiah Baker, with Bishop Henry C. Sorensen officiating. Prayers were offered by Oliver Taylor and Elmer J. Hancock. The Mendon Singing Mothers furnished music, accompanied by Mrs. Charles Ladle. Two solos were also sung by W.W. Hall, accompanied by Mrs. Owen Sorensen. Speakers were President C.W. Dunn, Patriarch Mormon D. Bird and Bishop Sorensen. The grave was dedicated by Joseph N. Sorensen. ~The Herald Journal, May 16th, 1940, page 8.
Mercy Rachel Baker
Mercy Baker Laid at Rest in Mendon— Mendon, Utah March 12th. Funeral services were held for mercy Baker Monday at 11:30 in the Mendon ward chapel. There was a goodly number of friends present to pay a tribute of respect. The services were presided over by Bishop Bird. The ward choir sang the opening and closing numbers. Mr. Baugh sang twice during the services and Sister Retta Walker gave a vocal solo. Several speakers bore testimony to the good character and useful life of Sister Baker. They were her uncle, Daniel Richards of Salt Lake City, Dr. Baker of Ogden, Dr. Thomas of Logan, President William C. Parkinson of the Hyrum Stake, J.Z. Stewart, Prof. Hickman of Logan and Bishop Bird. Prof. Linford offered the opening prayer. The services were beautiful and impressive throughout. Sister Baker had not made her home in Mendon for many years, yet we knew her well, from our intimate acquaintance with her in her younger days when she was engaged in teaching one of our schools, from her occasional visits and the good reports of her life and labors in Salt Lake City. Sister Baker had a high aim in life, and did not get weary of trying, until she had reached the object in view, that object we take it to be as well educated in her chosen line as any other person. Although handicapped in the beginning by many obstacles that would have deterred many from struggling on, she was able to overcome all of these and step by step ascended the stairs of fame until complete success crowned every one of her efforts for higher education. Sister Baker was a splendid daughter, good to her mother. When her mother most needed assistance, after losing her husband and being left with a family of young children in those times Mercy being one of the older children was there with the goods and rendered valuable aid in keeping the family and home together. If space would permit pages could be filled reciting incidents in the life and labors of this good sister. We are glad she was born and reared in this community and was pleased to be called one of us. We always knew when she represented us, we were well represented. Her dear old mother as well as brothers and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of us all in this their hour of bereavement. It seems hard indeed to see this woman lose so many of her sons and daughters after reaching maturity. May our kind Father help her and her family to see a light in this dark hour. ~The Journal, March 13th, 1918, page 1 & 6.
Mercy Rachel Baker— The first child of Jarvis Young Baker and Rachel Richards, was born 29th September, 1865, in Mendon, Utah. She received her early education in the public schools of Mendon, and at Logan. After graduating from Brigham Young College at Logan, she took up the profession of teaching. She was of great assistance to her brothers and sisters in helping them get their education. First she taught for a year in College Ward, and then in 1888–89 in Petersboro, and the following year in Mendon. Her brother John would go down to Mendon and study with her at night. After teaching at Mendon, she was employed as critic teacher in the Normal Training Department of the Brigham Young College. Many of her summers were spent in summer school. The summer of 1895–96 she attended the University of Utah. In the fall of 1896 she went east and entered the Emerson College of Oratory and the Posse Gymnasium at Boston, Massachusetts, and later entered Dr. Sargent's Sanitary Gymnasium at Cambridge. She also studied at Harvard University in the summers of 1898–99, and in 1901 she graduated with high honors from the Emerson College of Oratory. She was an instructor of education and physical education, and also a public reader in Boston and Cambridge. After graduating she spent some time in visiting the leading schools, colleges and universities of the east. In 1902–03 she returned to Utah and took charge of the department of oratory and physical education in the Oneida Stake Academy at Preston, Idaho. In 1904 she established a private school in Salt Lake City, known as the Baker School of Oratory and Dramatic Art and School for Stammerers, located first on the sixth floor of the Templeton Building, across from where the Hotel Utah is now located, and later on the second floor of the Constitution Building. She conducted the school for twelve years, rendering useful service to many people in Salt Lake City. In 1916, for the sake of her health, she decided to close the school and move to Moulton, Idaho, with her brother Simon, where she taught school for a year and a half. She died of pneumonia 6th March, 1918, and her body was brought back to Mendon, where she was buried in the Mendon Cemetery. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 583–584.
Myrna Lou McCollum Baker
Cornish, Utah– Myrna L. McCollum Baker, 65, of Cornish, returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 3rd, 1995. She was born July 21st, 1929, in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of George Washington and Margaret Leona Passey McCollum. She married Osmer Nyal Baker on June 4th, 1947, in the Mesa Arizona L.D.S. Temple. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church. Myrna was a very special person in the lives of her family. She had a very sweet spirit and loved her family very much and with all her heart. She loved people and was a wonderful example to the children. She is survived by her husband, Osmer Baker of Cornish, three sons and three daughters and their spouses, Michael and Kathy Baker of Talent, Oregon; David and Deborah Baker of Moreno Valley, California; Timothy and Lisa Baker of Logan; Geary and Karen Wiegman of Moreno Valley, California; Jim and Shirley Carnagey of Cornish and Shonna Guillen of Gig Harbor, Washington; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Fred McCollum of Arizona, and one sister, Ella Bias of Wilcox, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James McCollum. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 8th, 1995, in the Cornish-Trenton L.D.S. chapel with Bishop Dale Buxton conducting. Friends may call from 6–8 p.m. Friday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the Cornish-Trenton Ward Chapel. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, April 5th, 1995, page 4.
Osmer Abraham Baker
Ex-Mendon Resident Dies, Mendon, Utah— Osmer A. Baker, 62, passed away at Bellflower, California Friday of natural causes. Mr. Baker had resided there for the past ten years but prior to that time had been a resident of Mendon. He was born in Mendon, January 19th, 1910, a son of Hamilton S. Baker and Christina Sorensen Baker. He spent his early live in this area and married Jeanette (Jennie) Perkins of Wellsville. Survivors include his wife, Bellflower, California; Mrs. Ross (Louise) Butters, Clarkston, Utah; Mrs. Val (Marlene) Lower, Smithfield; a brother, Howard Baker of Mendon, two sisters Ione B. Stauffer, Hyrum and Ione B. Larsen, Mendon. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Mendon Cemetery with Bishop Fred W. Sorensen officiating. friends may call at Hall Mortuary Wednesday from 2 p.m. until time of service. ~The Herald Journal, May 13th, 1963, page 3.
Phoebe Leavitt Baker
At Mendon, Cache County— April 5th, 1870, of inflammatory rheumatism, Phoebe, daughter of Simon and Charlotte Baker, aged seventeen years, seven months and nine days. ~Deseret News, April 27th, 1870.
Phoebe Leavitt Baker— Born August 26th, 1852 at Bountiful, Utah. Died April 25th, 1870 at Mendon and was buried in the Mendon Cemetery. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 357.
Phyllis Irene Taylor Baker
Phyllis Irene Taylor Baker— 82 died Saturday, September 19th, 1987, at Sunshine Terrace. She was born March 14th, 1905, in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, a daughter of Fred and Mary Parkin Taylor. She married Charles Duane Baker on June 11th, 1924, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died on April 12th, 1966. She came to the United States when she was seven years old. She grew up in Mendon and attended Cache County schools. She was an employee of W.F. Jensen Candy Company for nineteen years. She enjoyed gardening and handiwork. She is survived by six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren: one brother, Oliver Taylor, Mendon. She was preceded in death by a daughter Doris Hansen, and two brothers, Nelson Taylor and John Taylor. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Jay Schvaneveldt conducting. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, September 20th, 1987, page 4.
Richard Morgan Baker
Funeral Services— For the late Richard M. Baker, will be held in the Mendon ward chapel on Friday, October 10th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends of the family may view the remains at the home of his father, Joseph Baker, from 10 a.m. until time for the services upon that day. Mr. Baker's mother is Mary Morgan Baker. A biographical sketch will appear later. ~The Journal, October 8th, 1924, page 3.
Richard M. Baker, is Buried at Mendon— Mendon, Utah October 10th. Funeral services were held for Richard M. Baker in the Mendon ward house Friday October 10th at 2. p.m. Bishop John A. Gardner presided and conducted the meeting. The chapel was well filled with relatives and friends of the departed. The flowers were beautiful indeed. The opening musical number was rendered by the choir "Thou Deepening Trials." Prayer was offered by Elder Henry G. Hughes. Remarks were made by the following speakers: Elder Mormon D. Bird; Bishop Joseph Watkins, Elder John Donaldson of Teton, Idaho and Bishop John A. Gardner. An instrumental duet was rendered by Alonzo Wood and Alice Sorensen, solo and chorus Joseph C. Sorensen and choir "Oh Death Where is Thy Victory." Vocal solo, Miss Clara Watkins. The closing musical number was rendered by the choir "Some Time We'll Understand." Elder Jesse Baker dedicated the grave. The services were impressive indeed. Brother Baker had lived a good life and he was well thought of by all who know him. The speakers spoke of his great love for his parents and how well he had performed his duty as a true son in caring for them in times of sickness, in fact he was kind and helpful to many whom he visited when they were in distress or stricken with sickness. Brother Baker was very active in the church work of this ward his bishop who spoke stated. They had never asked him to perform any labors in the ward but what he readily consented and did his best. Brother Baker was chorister for the priesthood quorums as well as the M. I. A. organizations of the ward. He possessed a sweet tenor voice and sang in the ward choir for many years. In ward choir work he was most diligent and made a splendid record. Brother Baker performed missionary work for the L.D.S. church being assigned to the California mission and in this labor he was very efficient and reached a high standard. We will miss such a man very much, he was so dependable and always on hand. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Baker, age 85, Mary Baker age 72, brothers (and sisters) Thomas of Mendon, Marvin of Silver City, Nevada, David of Magna, William of Magna, Alma of Tremonton, Mrs. H.M. Shelton of Magna, Mrs. Van Orden of Blackfoot, Idaho. Richard M. Baker was born December 24th, 1880 at Mendon, was educated in the local schools and was a farmer and rancher together with some of his brothers. they operated a large ranch in Pocatello Valley. They were among the first settlers in this rich farming region. May the Lord comfort those who will so much feel his going. ~The Journal, October 14th, 1924, page 4.
Richard M. Baker— Died quite suddenly of an infected tooth 9th October, 1924. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 733.
Robert Allen Baker
Graveside Rites Set in Mendon, Utah— Robert Allen Baker, day-old son of Allen A. and Arlene King Baker, died last night at an Ogden hospital. The Bakers were residents of Mendon but have been living at 2273 Jefferson, Ogden, while Mr. Baker has been employed at Hill Air Force Base. Surviving are the parents, Ogden; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Baker, Mendon; Mr. and Mrs. Justin King of Kearns, Utah; great grandparents, President and Mrs. Edwin Clawson of Hyrum. Graveside rites will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Mendon Cemetery with Bishop Zeno Andersen officiating. ~The Herald Journal, June 6th, 1968, page 3.
Sarah Elizabeth Baker
Ex-Mendon Woman Dies, Provo, Utah— Sarah (Sadie) Elizabeth Baker, 92 native of Mendon, died Sunday in a Provo hospital of causes incident to age. She was born in Mendon on February 6th, 1872 to Albert Mowry and Edna Jane Coon Baker. She attended Brigham Young College in Logan and took a nursing course in Salt Lake City, specializing in obstetrics. Her work as a practical nurse took her among the sick in Cache County and southeastern Idaho. From 1920 to 1958 she made her home with a sister, Mrs. Edna B. Hoopes in Rexburg. She also lived in Salt Lake City. In 1958 Miss Baker and Mrs. Hoopes moved to Provo. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church and worked in many of its organizations. She was a charter member of the Cache County Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Surviving are two brothers and a sister, Charles H. Baker, Mendon; Jesse S. Baker, Salt Lake City and Mrs. Hoopes, Provo. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple in Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary in Provo this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Larkin Mortuary Wednesday prior to services. Additional services will be held at Hall Mortuary in Logan Thursday at 1 p.m. where friends may call Thursday prior to services. Interment will be in Mendon City Cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, January 5th, 1965, page 2.
Seth Dee Baker
Tragedy in Mendon, Farm Accident Kills Child— A pea harvest accident that occurred last evening resulted in death early today for a five-year-old Mendon boy— Seth Dee Baker, son of J. Wesley and Eva May Davis Baker. He died at 3:30 a.m. in a Logan hospital of injuries received Friday, 7:30 p.m., in the pea field of John O. Hughes, Mendon. Shock and internal injuries were described as cause of death. Rites Tuesday— Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., in Mendon L.D.S. ward chapel by Reeves Bird, bishop. Burial will be in the Mendon cemetery, under direction of the W. Loyal Hall mortuary, Logan. According to Mr. Hughes, the child was riding on a wagon, being towed by a tractor, and partially loaded with peas. Behind him was another wagon, also partly loaded, and hooked onto the first vehicle. The boy apparently was headed for the rear of the wagon, and fell from the rack, about four feet to the ground, lighting on his head. Momentarily stunned, he tried to get up, but slipped between the one wheel and the tongue of the second wagon. The axle caught him by his clothing and turned him over. As the tractor towing the wagons was stopped, the boy was lodged between the earth and the axle. Lifts Wagon— Mr. Hughes lifted the axle from him, and Ross Holland, one of the workmen, administered first aid. Then he was rushed to the hospital. Also in the field were the boy's father, two uncles, Lowell Baker and Kendall Baker, and Angus Bingham— all members of the crew harvesting Mr. Hughes' pea crop. Seth Dee Baker was born January 31st, 1945, in American Fork, a son of Jesse Wesley and Eva May Davis Baker. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters, Bonnie Marie, Leah Francella, Lyle Wesley and Jesse Ray Baker, all of Mendon; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse F. Baker, San Francisco and Mr. and Mrs. William S. Davis, Salt Lake City. ~The Herald Journal, July 22nd 1950, page 1.
Youth Seriously Burned in Mendon Flames, Mendon, Utah— The hand of tragedy slapped twice within twenty-four hours at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Baker in Mendon. First, their five-year-old son, Seth Dee Baker, died early Saturday after having fallen under a pea-harvest wagon. Then just before noon Saturday, a brother to Mr. Baker, Kendall Baker, srventeen, of San Francisco, who is visiting in Mendon, was seriously burned when his shirt caught fire as workmen were cleaning up and burning trash in the farmyard ~ ~The Herald Journal, July 25th, 1950, page 1.
Thomas Morgan Baker
Mendon Man Taken by Death, Mendon, Utah— Thomas Morgan Baker, 80 lifelong resident of Mendon, died in Logan hospital Saturday night of infirmities incident to age. He was born March 27th, 1877, in Mendon, a son of Joseph Baker and Mary Morgan Baker. He was a farmer by occupation, having operated a farm in Mendon, and homesteaded in Pocatello Valley. Surviving are the following sisters: Ann Baker Shelton, Salt Lake City; Louella Jennings, San Diego; Mrs. Luther (Geneva) Murray, Wellsville; and a nephew who lived with him, LaVell Jones, Mendon. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 3 p.m. in Mendon Ward chapel by Bishop Rulen Ladle. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., and at the Mendon Ward chapel one hour prior to funeral. Burial will be in Mendon City cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, June 24th, 1957, page 3.
Una Mozelle McCombs Baker
Our Precious Mother— Grandma, aunt and friend, Una Mozelle McCombs Baker, 89 returned home to her Heavenly Father on January 26th, 1996. She passed away at the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mozelle was born on November 19th, 1906, in Logan, to Elizabeth Felicia Astle and Alvin Slauson McCombs. She had four brothers and three sisters. She married her special sweetheart, Howard Baker, on March 30th, 1927, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Joyce, Max and Norma were born out of this wonderful union. Her husband, Howard, passed away June 15th, 1965. Mozelle was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in various organizations including Primary, Relief Society, and the Mutual Improvement Association. Her special love, however, was doing temple work. Gardening, handicrafts, reading and genealogy work were several of her favorite pastimes. But most important were her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. At any given time, any number of grandchildren could be found sharing a delightful afternoon with Grandma. She will be remembered most for this unconditional love of her grandchildren. Mozelle is survived by three children: Joyce Richards, Max and Carolyn Baker, Norma and Thornton Myers, all residing in Mendon; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Alta May Jensen. She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters, a son-in-law, Joseph Richards, and three grandsons. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 29th, 1996, in the Mendon Ward chapel under the direction of Bishop Jan Lindbloom. Friends may call from 6–8 p.m. Sunday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, and one hour prior to services Monday at the Mendon church. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery. The family would like to thank their friends at the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and care. We love you forever mom, grandma and friend. ~The Herald Journal, January 26th, 1996, page 4.
Mozelle McCombs— Was born 19th November, 1906 at Logan, Utah. She attended grade schools at Strevell, Idaho and at Smithfield, Utah, and graduated from the High School of the old Brigham Young College in Logan. She worked as a secretary until she married Howard. She has worked as teacher and first counselor in the Y.W,M.I.A. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 617.
Willard C. Baker
Willard Baker— Son of George Washington Baker and Agnes Richards, was born 26th June, 1876 in Mendon, Utah. He received his early education in Mendon and after graduation there worked on his father's farm until 1895. He then entered the Utah Agricultural College at Logan. After three years at the college, he went to Anaconda, Montana and worked with C.A. Johnston, his brother-in-law, in the electric works of the Anaconda Smelting Company. He married Lena Elizabeth Foster, daughter of Peter Foster and Marguerette Laird, on 16th February, 1907 in Anaconda, Montana. After his marriage he entered into the hotel business at Anaconda. Willard died 14th July, 1924 in Anaconda and his body was returned to Mendon for burial. ~Emma Baker Sorensen, compiler & Frederick Chester Sorensen, editor, Simon Baker and His Descendants (Utah Printing Company, 1964) page 724.