She was born on December 20, 1979 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Steve Kofford and Wendi Steele Kofford. She grew up in West Valley City, Utah and later married Ricky Jr Giles on March 6, 2015.
She graduated from The Hair Academy, fulfilling her passion for cutting and styling hair. She enjoyed being in the outdoors, fishing, hiking and camping. She had a love for all animals and any stray pet. She worked as a substitute teacher for Wendover High School.
Amber was a people person. She was the life of the party and would laugh the hardest at her own jokes. She loved her family deeply especially her children and granddaughter. They were her world. She will be remembered by her beautiful smile and contagious laugh.
Amber is survived by her loving husband, Ricky Giles; Children: Justin his wife Shelby Garbett, Chelsey Garbett, Kobee Garbett; her parents Steve Kofford and Wendi Steele Kofford, step father, Robert Kelsch; siblings, Robert Kelsch, Shantell Christopherson and Alex Kofford; granddaughter, Henlee Mae Garbett.
Preceded in death by her grandmother, Diana Kelsch and her grand dad, Darrell Kofford.
A graveside service for Amber will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South in West Valley City, Utah
