Daisy Virginia Eldridge Gonder of Baker, Nevada passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 in Cedar City, Utah at the age of 83. She had recently been living with her daughter, Kathleen, in Enoch, Utah. Daisy was born on May 17, 1939 in Ely, Nevada to Joseph and Virginia Fielding Eldridge. She grew up with her sister, Cecelie, and brother, David, in Miller Basin (about 15 miles north of Baker). She graduated from Ely High School in 1957 and married her sweetheart, Emerson Wayne Gonder, a short month later. Daisy and Emerson raised their two children, Kathleen and Kevin, on the ranch in Snake Valley. Daisy was a renowned cook. She was famous for her bread and fajitas. She loved to sew, garden and go camping with her family.
Daisy was very much a “can-do” person. In her 40's, seeing a need for medical support in the Valley, she became an Emergency Medical Technician and worked on the ambulance until well into her 60's. Daisy also worked as the school lunch lady, cook at the Border Inn and for over 21 years, as the Postmaster in Baker.
Daisy is survived by her daughter: Kathleen; daughter-in-law: Dawn Gonder; sister: Cecelie (Allen) Hill; brother: David (Ruth) Eldridge; sister-in-law: Helen Panatopolis; grandchildren: Joseph, Sarah (Will) Lystrup; Mollie Eldridge, Kassi Pence and great-grandson: Silas Lystrup. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years: Emerson; her son: Kevin and her parents.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 11:00am Mountain Time, at the Baker Hall in Baker, Nevada. A Viewing will be held, 10:00-10:40am, prior to the service. Burial will be in the Eldridge Family Cemetery near Black Horse, Nevada. Online condolences my be left at www.nicklemortuary.com