Cree-L Kofford

Who is Cree-L Kofford?

Cree-L Kofford has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1991.

Kofford was born to Cree Clarence Kofford and his wife Melba Nelson in Santaquin, Utah. He grew up in many locations in Utah, Nevada and California due to his father being employed in the construction industry. From age nine to fifteen Kofford lived in Fairfield, Utah and at age fifteen he moved to Orem, Utah. It was in Orem that he met Ila MacDonald, his future wife.

Kofford received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. He then was a high school teacher for several years. He earned his law degree through the University of Southern California's night school. Kofford also for a time taught early-morning seminary for the LDS Church.

Kofford eventually established a thriving law practice. He lived for about 30 years in Monrovia and Arcadia, California. In the LDS Church he served as a bishop, stake president, and regional representative. At the time of his call as a general authority he was serving as president of the church's New York New York Mission, which at that time included all of New York City, Long Island, about four counties going north from New York City and a small part of Connecticut.