Charles Henry Baker

GEDCOM Note

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 15, 1874, in Mendon, a son of Albert M. Baker and Edna Jane Coon Baker. He married Charlotte Jane Ladle, June 14, 1899, in Logan LDS Temple. She Died April 26, 1965. Mr. Baker had farmed throughout his lifetime, was a former member of the Mendon Band, was past superintendent of the MIA, president of the Seventy Quorum, and had been a ward teacher for 54 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 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, 1 p.m. in Mendon LDS 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 11, 1968 page 1 & 2]