Vicki Kenna Cox Kofford Dove, beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, GG, cousin, aunt, friend and longtime member of the Bloomington 7th LDS Ward, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 26, 2023 after a brief stay at the Red Cliffs Care Center.
Vicki, the oldest – and only girl – of five children born to
Richard Ward Cox and Kenna Robertson Cox came into the world on a beautiful spring
day in 1942. She adored her four little – and very energetic brothers – and was
actively involved in the LDS church, 4-H Club, school, and community activities.
In the 8th grade she was selected as the queen of the South Emery Annual
Jr. Prom. Vicki played the clarinet in the South Emery Band, she was Treasurer
of the FHA Chapter, modeled five costumes at the Fashion Show, acted as Junior
Sunday school secretary, and served as a 4H Leader for two years. She
received a certificate of award for her excellent achievement in Baking
Contests, Dressmaking Contest and Modeling for three years. Vicki was involved
with the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed attending Girls State with her
friends. She played softball and participated with her church group in
welfare projects. Her passion has always been sewing. Vicki had a group
of friends she grew up with and maintained contact with throughout the years.
Every summer Vicki, along with her brothers and cousins would help out at
Grandpa Robertson’s sawmill. When she
was 14, she lost her 12-year-old brother Earl in a tragic accident at his
Grandpa Robertson’s mine.
Vicki married Kelly Kofford and they had two children, Sherry and
Richard. They were later divorced.
She returned to college and obtained her bachelor’s degree in
education. She moved to St. George and began a 27-year career teaching 3rd
and 4th graders at Sunset Elementary School. Vicki loved
learning and continued her education until she earned a Master’s Degree plus 50
educational credits. Vicki loved being a teacher and made many wonderful
friends with faculty and students. She looked out for her students who
struggled and cared for those with special needs. She left a lasting
impression on everyone. During this time, she became a grandma and always
looked forward to the grandkids being old enough to ‘help her’ in the classroom
during the summer year-round school.
In 1994 she married Marvin Dove, who she referred to as the love
of her life. They were sealed in the temple on October 7, 1995. Vicki and
Marvin enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, riding four wheelers, and spending
time with the kids, grandkids, and great-grands. Vicki was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition,
she loved being involved with the senior dance group Prime Time performers and
traveled the world with them. She loved being with others and was a member
of a book club, exercise group, friendship group, sunset friend’s group.
Her passion for sewing continued when she joined the quilting club and
Quilting Guild, where she entered many of her beautiful master pieces.
Vicki worked tirelessly to make members of her family and others she
loved specialized quilts. She won the Judges Choice at the Washington
County Fair. Vicki was also an accomplished baker and made beautiful
cakes for weddings and special occasions. Not only were they detailed and
gorgeous, they were also delicious.
Vicki loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
more than anything in this world. To know her was to love her and she
will be truly missed.
Vicki is preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Kenna Cox;
along with brothers: Earl, Wilford, Robert (Bob), and Dan. She was
heartbroken when she lost her son, Richard Kofford.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Dove; daughter, Sherry
Maxwell; along with Marvin’s children: Steven (Patricia) Dove, Jana (Roy) Wong,
Natalie (Kevin) Mitchell, Robert (Lannell) Dove, Michelle Shipley, Valerie
Dove; Sherry’s daughter, Mandy (Stephen) Vigil; Richard’s sons: Andrew (Bailee)
Kofford, Alex Kofford; stepchildren: Charles (Julieann) Vuki, Kali Vuki; and
daughter-in-law/close friend, Lecia (Kurt) Lawson.
Together they had 32 Grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren.
Vicki and Marvin always looked forward to the summers when Mandy Vigil and the
girls Alivia Ibanez and Kenadi Ibanez came to stay. She taught all the
girls (Mandy, Kali, Alivia, Kenadi) to sew. Vicki and Marvin helped take
care of the ones who lived nearby - Charles Vuki, Kali Vuki, Andrew Kofford,
Alex Kofford, Jayden Harney, Trey Harney, Kylan Harney, and Reilly Dove.
They had an extra special bond with Reilly and she loved her relationship
with him. He really helped take care of his grandma during the past few
months. Vicki wanted to watch her great-grand kids grow up and loved
frequent visits from Koda Kofford, Billy Kofford, Kason Sansavera, and the “triplets”,
Jax, Bridger, and Jace Sansavera. There are SO SO many nieces, nephews,
and their kids that need to know she loved them all deeply as well. She
was so proud of her family.
Funeral services were held on Friday August 4, 2023 at the
Bloomington 7th Ward Chapel. Interment is
in the Orangeville, UT Cemetery.
