James Kofford Cedar City, Utah Obituary

James Kofford

James A. Kofford, 87, passed away on the 27th of February, 2019. James was born August 19th, 1931 in Billings, Montana to Eunice and Carl Kofford. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in the Korean War. On April 3rd, 1955, James married Sylvia F. Ehlers. Together they raised two children, Kristine and David. James worked in civil service until his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed many years of traveling, attending church, and square dancing with his wife of over 59 years. James had a wonderful sense of humor and was passionate about singing. His jokes and voice were admired by many. James was preceded in death by his father Carl, his mother Eunice, his wife Sylvia, his brother Glen, and his daughter Kristine. He is survived by his son David, his sisters Joanne, Donna, and Sharron, his grandchildren Staci, Jodi, Heather, and DJ, and great grandchildren Makaya, Malakai, Micah, Jonah, Corah and Kennadi. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Valley Bible Church in Enoch, UT at 3:00pm lite refreshments will be served following the service.
August 19, 1931 - February 27, 201908/19/193102/27/2019
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James A. Kofford, 87, passed away on the 27th of February, 2019. James was born August 19th, 1931 in Billings, Montana to Eunice and Carl Kofford. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in the Korean War. On April 3rd, 1955, James married Sylvia F. Ehlers. Together they raised two children, Kristine and David. James worked in civil service until his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed many years of traveling, attending church, and square dancing with his wife of over 59 years. James had a wonderful sense of humor and was passionate about singing. His jokes and voice were admired by many. James was preceded in death by his father Carl, his mother Eunice, his wife Sylvia, his brother Glen, and his daughter Kristine. He is survived by his son David, his sisters Joanne, Donna, and Sharron, his grandchildren Staci, Jodi, Heather, and DJ, and great grandchildren Makaya, Malakai, Micah, Jonah, Corah and Kennadi. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Valley Bible Church in Enoch, UT at 3:00pm lite refreshments will be served following the service.

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May
04
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Saturday, May 04 2019
03:00 PM
Valley Bible Church
4780 North Highway 91
Enoch, UT 84721
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