Melba Hobbs Kofoed passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.
She was born September 11, 1920, the fifth of six children, to Charles James Hobbs and Teresa Una Malan in Ogden.
She loved growing up in Ogden and often shared fond memories of her early years there. She spent hours picking cucumbers and grapes that her father sold. Despite a bit of a dislike for this in her youth, she always enjoyed being in her garden and felt that “digging in the dirt” was the best thing.
Melba was outgoing and participated and played in the many theatrical roles at school. She also loved dancing at the White City Ballroom in her youth. She was in the first graduating class to attend all years at the new Ogden High School, graduating in 1939.
After high school, she loved working at Walgreens and then married for a time and welcomed her son, David R. During World War II, Melba worked at the Defense Depot, Ogden, where she met the love of her life, Rulon Hans Kofoed. They married on January 10, 1947 and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on January 10, 1950. Their marriage added four more children to their family.
Melba loved being with her family. She and Rulon often went for camping trips and family adventures experiencing the great outdoors. She selflessly served her family and showed them her devotion and love for Jesus Christ by her steady example of faith and service.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Melba served in many capacities in Sunday School, Primary, and Relief Society at the ward and stake levels. Melba served an eighteen-month LDS mission in San Diego, California from 1984-1986. She loved serving there and often shared her mission experiences with others.
She enjoyed traveling. With a beloved aunt, she visited many places, including Nauvoo, Illinois. One of her most beloved travel experiences was the tour she took to Jerusalem and Greece. She was grateful to have been able to walk where her Savior had. She also loved visiting Washington, D.C. when her oldest son lived there.
Melba always had a special place for music — sacred, silly, and classical. For many years, she faithfully attended the Ogden Symphony and Ballet West with her dear friends.
Melba’s faith and Christ-like service sustained her and her family as well as so many others she influenced throughout her life. Anyone in need was guaranteed to be uplifted by Melba.
She is survived by three sons, David R. (Suzanne) of Anthem, Arizona; Alfred J. (Jan) of Salt Lake City; and Steven D. (LuAnn) of Sandy; daughter-in-law, Karen Kofoed, of Layton; son-in-law, Kimo D. (Janet) Wood, of Clinton; older sister, Lorell Widdison, of Hooper; younger brother, Raymond Hobbs, of Ogden; twenty grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, R. Brent; daughter, Kathleen; and siblings, Doris, Donald, and James.
Special thanks to Heidi from hospice and staff at Sunrise of Sandy, who blessed Melba’s life the last few years.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 East Bengal Boulevard (7600 South), Cottonwood Heights. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Granite South Stake Center, 2130 East 10000 South, Sandy. A short viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Published by Cannon Mortuary.
She was born September 11, 1920, the fifth of six children, to Charles James Hobbs and Teresa Una Malan in Ogden.
She loved growing up in Ogden and often shared fond memories of her early years there. She spent hours picking cucumbers and grapes that her father sold. Despite a bit of a dislike for this in her youth, she always enjoyed being in her garden and felt that “digging in the dirt” was the best thing.
Melba was outgoing and participated and played in the many theatrical roles at school. She also loved dancing at the White City Ballroom in her youth. She was in the first graduating class to attend all years at the new Ogden High School, graduating in 1939.
After high school, she loved working at Walgreens and then married for a time and welcomed her son, David R. During World War II, Melba worked at the Defense Depot, Ogden, where she met the love of her life, Rulon Hans Kofoed. They married on January 10, 1947 and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on January 10, 1950. Their marriage added four more children to their family.
Melba loved being with her family. She and Rulon often went for camping trips and family adventures experiencing the great outdoors. She selflessly served her family and showed them her devotion and love for Jesus Christ by her steady example of faith and service.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Melba served in many capacities in Sunday School, Primary, and Relief Society at the ward and stake levels. Melba served an eighteen-month LDS mission in San Diego, California from 1984-1986. She loved serving there and often shared her mission experiences with others.
She enjoyed traveling. With a beloved aunt, she visited many places, including Nauvoo, Illinois. One of her most beloved travel experiences was the tour she took to Jerusalem and Greece. She was grateful to have been able to walk where her Savior had. She also loved visiting Washington, D.C. when her oldest son lived there.
Melba always had a special place for music — sacred, silly, and classical. For many years, she faithfully attended the Ogden Symphony and Ballet West with her dear friends.
Melba’s faith and Christ-like service sustained her and her family as well as so many others she influenced throughout her life. Anyone in need was guaranteed to be uplifted by Melba.
She is survived by three sons, David R. (Suzanne) of Anthem, Arizona; Alfred J. (Jan) of Salt Lake City; and Steven D. (LuAnn) of Sandy; daughter-in-law, Karen Kofoed, of Layton; son-in-law, Kimo D. (Janet) Wood, of Clinton; older sister, Lorell Widdison, of Hooper; younger brother, Raymond Hobbs, of Ogden; twenty grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, R. Brent; daughter, Kathleen; and siblings, Doris, Donald, and James.
Special thanks to Heidi from hospice and staff at Sunrise of Sandy, who blessed Melba’s life the last few years.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 East Bengal Boulevard (7600 South), Cottonwood Heights. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Granite South Stake Center, 2130 East 10000 South, Sandy. A short viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Published by Cannon Mortuary.
Melba Hobbs Kofoed passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.
She was born September 11, 1920, the fifth of six children, to Charles James Hobbs and Teresa Una Malan in Ogden.
She loved growing up in Ogden and often shared fond memories of her early years there. She spent hours picking cucumbers and grapes that her father sold. Despite a bit of a dislike for this in her youth, she always enjoyed being in her garden and felt that “digging in the dirt” was the best thing.
Melba was outgoing and participated and played in the many theatrical roles at school. She also loved dancing at the White City Ballroom in her youth. She was in the first graduating class to attend all years at the new Ogden High School, graduating in 1939.
After high school, she loved working at Walgreens and then married for a time and welcomed her son, David R. During World War II, Melba worked at the Defense Depot, Ogden, where she met the love of her life, Rulon Hans Kofoed. They married on January 10, 1947 and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on January 10, 1950. Their marriage added four more children to their family.
Melba loved being with her family. She and Rulon often went for camping trips and family adventures experiencing the great outdoors. She selflessly served her family and showed them her devotion and love for Jesus Christ by her steady example of faith and service.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Melba served in many capacities in Sunday School, Primary, and Relief Society at the ward and stake levels. Melba served an eighteen-month LDS mission in San Diego, California from 1984-1986. She loved serving there and often shared her mission experiences with others.
She enjoyed traveling. With a beloved aunt, she visited many places, including Nauvoo, Illinois. One of her most beloved travel experiences was the tour she took to Jerusalem and Greece. She was grateful to have been able to walk where her Savior had. She also loved visiting Washington, D.C. when her oldest son lived there.
Melba always had a special place for music — sacred, silly, and classical. For many years, she faithfully attended the Ogden Symphony and Ballet West with her dear friends.
Melba’s faith and Christ-like service sustained her and her family as well as so many others she influenced throughout her life. Anyone in need was guaranteed to be uplifted by Melba.
She is survived by three sons, David R. (Suzanne) of Anthem, Arizona; Alfred J. (Jan) of Salt Lake City; and Steven D. (LuAnn) of Sandy; daughter-in-law, Karen Kofoed, of Layton; son-in-law, Kimo D. (Janet) Wood, of Clinton; older sister, Lorell Widdison, of Hooper; younger brother, Raymond Hobbs, of Ogden; twenty grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, R. Brent; daughter, Kathleen; and siblings, Doris, Donald, and James.
Special thanks to Heidi from hospice and staff at Sunrise of Sandy, who blessed Melba’s life the last few years.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 East Bengal Boulevard (7600 South), Cottonwood Heights. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Granite South Stake Center, 2130 East 10000 South, Sandy. A short viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Published by Cannon Mortuary.
She was born September 11, 1920, the fifth of six children, to Charles James Hobbs and Teresa Una Malan in Ogden.
She loved growing up in Ogden and often shared fond memories of her early years there. She spent hours picking cucumbers and grapes that her father sold. Despite a bit of a dislike for this in her youth, she always enjoyed being in her garden and felt that “digging in the dirt” was the best thing.
Melba was outgoing and participated and played in the many theatrical roles at school. She also loved dancing at the White City Ballroom in her youth. She was in the first graduating class to attend all years at the new Ogden High School, graduating in 1939.
After high school, she loved working at Walgreens and then married for a time and welcomed her son, David R. During World War II, Melba worked at the Defense Depot, Ogden, where she met the love of her life, Rulon Hans Kofoed. They married on January 10, 1947 and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on January 10, 1950. Their marriage added four more children to their family.
Melba loved being with her family. She and Rulon often went for camping trips and family adventures experiencing the great outdoors. She selflessly served her family and showed them her devotion and love for Jesus Christ by her steady example of faith and service.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Melba served in many capacities in Sunday School, Primary, and Relief Society at the ward and stake levels. Melba served an eighteen-month LDS mission in San Diego, California from 1984-1986. She loved serving there and often shared her mission experiences with others.
She enjoyed traveling. With a beloved aunt, she visited many places, including Nauvoo, Illinois. One of her most beloved travel experiences was the tour she took to Jerusalem and Greece. She was grateful to have been able to walk where her Savior had. She also loved visiting Washington, D.C. when her oldest son lived there.
Melba always had a special place for music — sacred, silly, and classical. For many years, she faithfully attended the Ogden Symphony and Ballet West with her dear friends.
Melba’s faith and Christ-like service sustained her and her family as well as so many others she influenced throughout her life. Anyone in need was guaranteed to be uplifted by Melba.
She is survived by three sons, David R. (Suzanne) of Anthem, Arizona; Alfred J. (Jan) of Salt Lake City; and Steven D. (LuAnn) of Sandy; daughter-in-law, Karen Kofoed, of Layton; son-in-law, Kimo D. (Janet) Wood, of Clinton; older sister, Lorell Widdison, of Hooper; younger brother, Raymond Hobbs, of Ogden; twenty grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, R. Brent; daughter, Kathleen; and siblings, Doris, Donald, and James.
Special thanks to Heidi from hospice and staff at Sunrise of Sandy, who blessed Melba’s life the last few years.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 East Bengal Boulevard (7600 South), Cottonwood Heights. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Granite South Stake Center, 2130 East 10000 South, Sandy. A short viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Published by Cannon Mortuary.
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APRIL 16, 2017
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