Hannah Maria Baker Buist

Pioneer of Mendon Dies, Mendon— Mrs. Hannah B. Buist, 80 widow of David E. Buist, died at the family home in Mendon Saturday night of infirmities incident to age. She was born in Mendon October 23rd, 1876, a daughter of Amenzo White Baker and Agnes Steele Baker. Her parents were pioneers of Utah and Cache Valley; her father came to Utah in 1847 with the first parties of Latter-day Saint families, and then went to Mendon in 1860 as a pioneer of that community. Mrs. Buist had been active in Relief Society as a block teacher and chairman of the beautification committee, and was past president of the Mendon Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her efforts had been devoted throughout her life to religious and civic pursuits of the community. She was married to David E. Buist June 5th, 1910 in Mendon; he died December 6th, 1942. Surviving are five children, all of Mendon; Annie Buist; Fern Buist, who is principal of the Ellis school in Logan; Earl and Glenn Buist, and Mrs. Fred (Melba) Taylor; eleven grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Johnson, Provo. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, one p.m., in Mendon ward chapel by Bishop Rulen C. Ladle. Friends may call at the Buist home in Mendon Tuesday, seven to nine p.m., and Wednesday from ten a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in Mendon City cemetery. ~The Herald Journal, May 27th, 1957, page 2.

Mrs. Buist's Service is Held— Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Baker Buist were held Wednesday in the Mendon Ward chapel with Bishop Rulen C. Ladle conducting. Mrs. Buist was a lover of flowers and the profuse floral offerings made a beautiful background. John D. Baker gave the prayer at the home. Mrs. Ellen Ladle played the prelude and postlude. Mrs. Nellie Leishman and Parley Hall of Wellsville sang "Rock of Ages" and "Whispering Hope" with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen. W. Charles Ladle gave the invocation. Bishop Ladle read a short sketch of Mrs. Buist's life. Henry Bytheway of Salt Lake City spoke highly of Mrs. Buist's wonderful character and paid tribute to the Baker family. Mrs. Lois Buist and Mrs. Della Ferguson of Logan sang "O, My Father," a favorite of Aunt Hannah. Ivan Baker read some of the poems composed by his aunt and spoke of her kind, loving nature. Kay Sorensen sang "Beyond the Sunset" accompanied by Mrs. Mozelle Sorensen. Oscar J. Barrett pronounced the benediction. The grave in the Mendon cemetery was dedicated by Howard Baker. Pallbearers were Chester Kidman, Alfred Yonk, Melvin Johnson, Joseph Porter, John O. Hughes and Asa Baker. The flowers were carried by grandchildren and the Relief Society. ~Newspaper Not Listed.