Dorothy Cofer

Dorothy Francis Brown Cofer was born Dec. 22, 1922 to Fannie Mae Copley and Grover Cleveland Brown in Lester, W.V. She married William H. Cofer in 1946. He passed away in 1986. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald B. Cofer and William J. Cofer Charlina, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She has one surviving sister, Wanda, who lives in Belpre, Ohio. Her four brothers, Darryl, Mont, Bryan, Billy; one sister, Edith; her parents and her husband are all deceased. She began her working career as a waitress at age 14. She worked continuously, primarily as a bookkeeper until she retired in 1987. During WWII, she was responsible for the final inspection of ball bearings used in the engine of the P51 Mustang. Later, she became a recruiter for the WAC in the San Francisco area. On her day off, she would visit the burn wing of the military hospital in Marin County; reading mail to the patients and sending letters of hope and encouragement to their families. She received numerous bouquets and requests for marriage. The flowers she gave to patients who seldom received mail or visitors. The proposals she remembered as "cards of a heart felt thank you." She moved to Fort Collins in 1988 to be closer to her family. The professionalism and level of care by the ortho and oncology units of PVH were outstanding. The staff at Centre Rehab gave our mother more care, kindness, and love than words can express. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Mountain States Children's Home in Longmont, the Safehouse for women and children or the Salvation Army, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Those who desire may view Dorothy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday with a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Grandview Cemetery.