Nellie May Bauer Hartman Merrill

Nellie passed away on October 20, 2014 from causes incident to age. She had just celebrated her 101st birthday.

Nellie was born on September 16, 1913 to George Bauer and Jenny Kerr in Payson, Utah. She was one of seven children. She spent her early life in Payson and Gunnison, Utah then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where she resided most of her life. She enjoyed spending winters in Meza, Arizona. She married Robert Hartman on August 3, 1934 with their marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Robert and Nellie had two children Judy (Gerald) and Richard (Annette). They had seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Robert preceded her in death in 1977.

She later married Alton Merrill in 1981 with their marriage lasting until 2003 when Alton passed away.

Nellie had many interests including golf, pool, painting and sewing. We will all miss her radiant personality and smile.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24th at 12:00 noon at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where a viewing will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Dr.