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Selma Elaine Lundstrom Kofoed

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Selma Elaine Lundstrom Kofoed 5/28/28 ~ 1/4/04  Our mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Selma Elaine Lundstrom Kofoed, age 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at Crosslands Rehabilitation Center, Sandy UT.  "Elaine" was born May 28, 1928 in Logan, UT to A. G. and Selma Olson Lundstrom. She had a twin brother, Carl Edward, who passed away shortly after birth. She married Ralph L. Kofoed on July 14, 1948 in the Logan LDS Temple, later divorced. She was educated in Logan City schools and attended Utah State Agricultural College. She has resided in Salt Lake City since 1952 and has been an active member of the LDS Church, having served in many organizations throughout her life. In 1982 she served a mission for the church in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has done secretarial and genealogy work throughout her life and retired from ZCMI Credit office in 1983. She is survived by her three sons and one daughter and their spouses: Dr. Kenneth R. (Lynn) Kofoed, Layton UT; Jay A. Kofoed, Taylorsville, UT; Susan (Rex) Carlisle, Sandy, UT; and Val O. (Lori) Kofoed, Fillmore; two sisters: Cleo (John) Olson, Payson; Lucille (Ted) Ferguson, Logan; 16 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Preceded in death by her parents; sister Helen and brother Ralph. Funeral service for "Elaine" will be held on Friday January 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holladay 1st Ward 4568 South Holladay Blvd, Salt Lake City. Friends may call on Thursday evening at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake, from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at the church from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 am prior to the services. Interment: Logan City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook Mortuary.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jan. 7, 2004.

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LaVell and Mary Jane Bracken

January 9, 2004

Ken, Jay, Susan, and Val:



We would like to extend to each of you our thoughts of sympathy at the passing of your dear mother. It is our hope that in this hour of sorrow, you and your family will be comforted by the heartfelt sympathy of your many friends and loved ones.



Your mother continues to be an example of dedication to her family and church, as well as a teacher in our lives. We have many enjoyable memories of being blessed by her influence.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We appreciate all the good memories we have had with your family.

Jan Wheeler

January 9, 2004

With sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that we love and support you, and are here to comfort you in this time of life and passing. Love, Cliff and Jan Wheeler and family

(Neighbors of Jay and family)

Jackie Roberts

January 8, 2004

Royal and I did not know Selma but we do know Val and we send our deepest sympathy to all the family. Val, just know you are in Royal's and my thoughts at this time. Our deepest love and sympathy to all.

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