Mendon, Utah: Melba Baker Buist Taylor, 88, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at her home in Mendon. Melba was born in Mendon on July 30, 1919 to David Elder and Hannah Maria Baker Buist, and lived her entire life in Mendon.

Melba was raised on a farm and helped do many of the chores. She graduated from South Cache High School and the Collegiate Beauty School in Logan. She worked as a beautician until she was needed at home to care for her mother.

On November 28, 1945, Melba married Fred O. Taylor in the Logan LDS Temple. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings, including counselor in the Relief Society and Primary and served several years as the work director for the Relief Society, which included quilting and craft activities. She also served as a teacher in numerous organizations. She was a dedicated visiting teacher.

Melba worked side-by-side with her husband on the farm and had her own bailer.

She was well-known for her needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, embroidery, crocheting, and quilting. In her earlier years she loved to garden and grew many beautiful flowers. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, her favorite destination being Disneyland. Fred and Melba also enjoyed going on their fishing and camping trips.

She is survived by her husband, Fred, three sons and one daughter, David O. (Kaye) Taylor, Laverna Taylor, Blaine F. (Doreen) Taylor, and Paul D. (Patty) Taylor, all of Mendon. She has 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Earl and Glenn Buist and two sisters, Fern and Annie Buist. Melba said shortly before she passed away that her children were good, her grandchildren were great, but her great-grandchildren were the ones who lit up her life.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 14th, at the Mendon Stake Center, 476 S. 100 E., Mendon. A viewing will be held Tuesday, November 13th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan, and at the Mendon Stake Center from 10:30-11 :30 am, prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Mendon City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.

We as a family wish to thank all the doctors, nurses, nurse's aides, and therapists who gave such loving care to our mother.