Maisel Baker

Maisel Renee Baker, born January 28, 1931, passed away surrounded by family on June 6, 2025. She spent her life dedicated to the principles she held dear, her family, friends, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Maisel was born in Green River, Wyoming where she and her husband, Fred, raised their children, Robert, Alison and Patricia. She taught early morning Seminary, and then put in a full day at the County Clerk's Office for over 15 years.

Maisel moved to Provo, Utah, 40 years ago and quickly became a vital part of the community. She served a mission for the LDS Employment Service and served in numerous callings at the Stake and Ward level. Maisel was a favorite in the neighborhood, handing out daily Otter Pops to the children who visited. Maisel loved painting. Her home is a gallery of her work. She also loved flower arranging and made many bouquets for weddings and events.

Maisel is survived by her daughter, Alison Klingler (Kent), Granddaughters, Erica Salmans and Cassie Klingler and 6 great grandchildren, sister, Kay Fletcher and dear nieces and nephews. Maisel is also survived by her bonus family, Shane Hyde, Chantel, Brittany, Derek and Alden. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Baker, and their children, Robert Baker and Patricia Hyde, her parents, Melba and Archibald Anderson, her sister Betty Hollingshead, and brother Glen Anderson.

We invite you to leave your memories of Maisel and upload any photos you may have to her memorial page. She lived a great life and was accepting of her next journey.

Funeral services will be Thursday June 12th at 10:00am at Edgemont East 6th Ward, 4056 Timpview Dr., Provo, UT. Family will meet with guests 30 minutes prior to service.

Viewing at Nelson Mortuary Wednesday evening