Vicki Kenna Cox Dove

St. George, Utah - It is with a Heavy Heart that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, GG, cousin, and aunt, Vicki Kenna Cox Kofford Dove.
Vicki was born on March 13, 1942, to Richard Ward Cox and Kenna Robertson Cox. This happy event took place in the little white house they were living in at that time. She was the oldest of four energetic brothers and she loved each of them so much! Growing up Vicki 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 entering Baking Contests, Dressmaking Contest and Modeling for three years. Vicki was involved with the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed attending Girls State with all 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 that she spent her life growing up with and kept in touch throughout the years. Every summer Vicki along with her brothers and cousins would help out at Grandpa Robertsons sawmill. She often shared stories of their adventures and hard work. When she was 14 she lost her younger brother Earl (12) in a tragic accident at his Grandpa Robertsons mine. This was very hard on their family.
Vicki married Kelly Kofford and they had two children, Sherry and Richard. They raised their kids while living in Castle Dale. They enjoyed the rodeo, boating, and being outdoors. She helped care for her nieces, Danna Bundy and Shannon Cox. They were later divorced. Vicki returned to college and obtained her bachelor's degree in education. She moved to St. George and began a career for 27 years at Sunset Elementary teaching the 3rd and 4th grade. Vicki loved learning and continued her education until she had her 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 the love of her life Marvin Dove. They were sealed in the temple on October 7, 1995. Vicki and Marvin were so compatible and 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 of sewing continued when she joined the quilting club and Quilting Guild, where she entered many of her beautiful master pieces. Vicki worked endlessly to make her family and loved ones specialized quilts. Her talent was amazing. 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 tasted superb.
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.
We are so grateful for the love and support provided to Vicki as she returned to heaven.
A Viewing will be held Thursday August 3, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah 84770.
Funeral services will be held Friday August 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bloomington 7th Ward Chapel, 3519 Manzanita Road, St. George UT 84790. A viewing will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the chapel.
Interment will be held Saturday August 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Orangeville, Utah Cemetery, 760 West 250 North, Orangeville UT 84537.
Livestreaming of services may be viewed at the following link. (Viewers will have to "Unmute" the screen because it starts muted.) http://manzanita.southgatestake.com/
Password: 94263 Vicki Dove Funeral Service Program