October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021
I cannot believe it has been 7 years. I have never forgotten you Halie, and I still think of you often. Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Halie Lynn Guelfi
October 23, 1992-December 7, 2014
Our beloved fallen Golden Eagle Halie passed peacefully on Sunday December 7.
Memorial services will be held at New Hope Ministries 7675 Davis Blvd in Naples on Saturday December 20 at 2:30pm there will be a service at 3:30 , friends and classmates of Halie and all others are invited to join us following the service for sunset at the pier to celebrate the life of Halie.
Halie’s brother Joseph and all of Halie’s closes friends ask that you help with this celebration of life. We will watch the sunset at the pier (one of Halie’s favorite things to do), the sunset will be at about 5;40 pm ,we will then allow for the” sunset crowd” to exit, after the mass exit, we ask for help as we offer yellow daisy’s over the pier railings. Then at 6pm, weather and winds permitting, we are going to release a beautiful shooting star sky lantern, a sight you're really want to see!
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the “Halie Guelfi Memorial Scholarship fund” with checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Collier County, 2400 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300, and Naples, Florida. 34103 @ cfcollier.org
Halie Lynn Guelfi
October 23, 1992-December 7, 2014
On the evening of Friday December 5, Halie was a passenger on a motorcycle that was involved in an accident in Gainesville, Florida. She passed peacefully on Sunday December 7 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Halie was born in Burlington, Kentucky, the first child of two children born to Ron & Sharon Guelfi. Halie was proud of the fact that she made the choice to have “ORGAN DONOR” on her driver’s license. Life did not end at death for Halie. She lives on!
Halie graduated from Naples High School in 2011 magna cum laude and went on to The University of Florida in Gainesville Florida were she was an Ambassador for The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, worked as a research assistant in the Department of Rheumatology, she was a Gator Pre-Medical Section Editor, member of the University of Florida Honors College, volunteer at the Gators For Haven Hospice. She was set to graduate this spring with two BA degrees in Biology and Phycology and go on to medical school in the fall of 2015.
She is proceeded in death by her mother Sharon (Couch) Guelfi of Burlington, Kentucky and her Grandparents Robert Guelfi of Naples, Florida and Raleigh Couch of Burlington, Kentucky.
She is survived by her father Ron Guelfi and brother Joseph Guelfi of Naples, grandparents Fran Guelfi of Naples and Bertha (Mamaw) Couch of Burlington, aunts and uncles Rob & Julie Guelfi, Rick & Kim Guelfi, Robin (Guelfi) Ewell, Russell Guelfi, all of Naples and Jim & Lisa Couch, Larry & Cindy Couch, Reilgh Couch Jr., Dan & Dawn (Couch) Delaney all of Burlington and many, many cousins in both Naples and Burlington.
A memorial service will be held in Naples, Florida on Saturday afternoon December 20, family, friends and classmates are invited to join us following the service for sunset at the beach to celebrate the life of Halie.
The family asks that people monitor Halie’s Memorial Page @http://www.forevermissed.com/halie-lynn-guelfi or facebook “Halie Guelfi’” for the full details, times and locations to be posted Tuesday December 16th.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the “Halie Guelfi Memorial Scholarship fund” with checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Collier County, 2400 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300, Naples, Florida. 34103 @ cfcollier.org
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October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
So sad. Hard to believe the news even now.
October 23, 2018
October 23, 2018
Haile, I will never forget you. Though we only worked together for two years, you left an impression on me. I speak of you often at work, though most of the people you knew here have moved on, those of us who had the pleasure to work with you, and be your work family still love you, and miss you. Every time I see someone "riding goofy" I think of you, and it makes me smile.
Love and peace to your family.
Love and peace to your family.
December 7, 2017
December 7, 2017
Dear Halie,
You are missed!! Think of you often, your sweetness left a deep impression on my heart. I will never see a skateboarder without picturing you! I remember seeing you on campus one day when I was picking up equipment. You were so excited to see us and demanded to know what we were doing on your turf since you usually only saw us at the office when you came in. It was a sweet moment I will never forget how giddy you were and how hard we laughed! Love you always!
You are missed!! Think of you often, your sweetness left a deep impression on my heart. I will never see a skateboarder without picturing you! I remember seeing you on campus one day when I was picking up equipment. You were so excited to see us and demanded to know what we were doing on your turf since you usually only saw us at the office when you came in. It was a sweet moment I will never forget how giddy you were and how hard we laughed! Love you always!
October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017
Oh Halie, I still think of you all of the time. You would be so proud of your brother Joe, he graduated from college. Every time I see a young women on a skateboard, I think of you, and how you told me you road goofy, you know what that means. Happy birthday third birthday in heaven.
December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016
Dear Halie, It is so hard to believe it has been two long years since I saw your beautiful smile greeting me that last morning you were here with us. You left big shoes to fill with the work you did for me. It was always exciting giving you a project because you would always give me a finished project that was so much more than I could ask! Mostly I miss your sweet smile, kind heart and loving disposition! Keep a sit next to you for me in heaven! Love you always! Sherri
October 23, 2016
October 23, 2016
Halie arrainged to learn about Radiology before going to Med School.
She was enthusiastic and vivacious.
I was shocked to hear of her death, which occurred near my Gainesville house.
She was enthusiastic and vivacious.
I was shocked to hear of her death, which occurred near my Gainesville house.
April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016
Hey Sis, I wish I could talk to you again and feel my words truly reach you I miss you more than anything I've every cherished. I've learned so much as time has past like how to not take the simplest things for granted, how to give myself a break, how to find a reason to smile, and how to love myself. It really saddens me how much people forgot these lessons I've learned, but then again many people didn't have to learn those lessons as quickly as I've had to. You are my hero and always will be. I wish fate didn't have to take you away from me, but everything does happen for a reason. Don't worry about me I'll still try to be your tough little brother even though you were the greatest chapter of my life. I will make you and mom proud of me one way or another. Lastly I want to thank you for the best memories of my life that I still cannot help myself to remember to this day. Halie your are the BEST BIG SISTER and I love you always. P.S GO GATORS
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
I can't believe I'm just now learning of Halie's transition to spirit. I'm deeply saddened to learn of her passing. She was a peer I looked up to academically, and I'll never forgot her voice. Just an amazing, unique girl. Your very missed Halie.
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
Dear Halie,
Happy Birthday Beautiful! You are so missed! You blessed so many lives with your smile, kind heart and humor. We think of you in heaven smiling and happy looking forward to seeing us when we get there! Happy 1st birthday in heaven! We love you!!
Happy Birthday Beautiful! You are so missed! You blessed so many lives with your smile, kind heart and humor. We think of you in heaven smiling and happy looking forward to seeing us when we get there! Happy 1st birthday in heaven! We love you!!
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
Happy 1st birthday in heaven Halie. I think of you often! The beauty of accepting the adoption of Christ is that death is not the end! Praise God. I know our hearts are still healing here on earth, but I am happy to know that I will see you again. Until then sweet girl!
January 8, 2015
January 8, 2015
Rest in peace darling xxxx
December 18, 2014
December 18, 2014
Last year Halie wrote me a letter desiring to learn about the Medical field of Diagnostic Radiology. She very politely introduced herself as a "pre-med" student @ Florida, where I had been both a Med Student, and Faculty member.
I had the opportunity to work with her one day last year to show her X-Rays and Imaging studies, and to discuss her dreams of becoming a physician. Halie was enthusiastic and a very good student. She demonstrated all of the skills and compassion that would have made her a fantastic doctor. I am so deeply saddened by this tragedy.
E William Akins, MD
Gator Med School Class of 1983
I had the opportunity to work with her one day last year to show her X-Rays and Imaging studies, and to discuss her dreams of becoming a physician. Halie was enthusiastic and a very good student. She demonstrated all of the skills and compassion that would have made her a fantastic doctor. I am so deeply saddened by this tragedy.
E William Akins, MD
Gator Med School Class of 1983
December 12, 2014
December 12, 2014
God Bless this beautiful angel.....
December 11, 2014
December 11, 2014
Beautiful,smart and kind to all. We will all love you forever.
December 11, 2014
December 11, 2014
One of the first things that comes to mind when I think about Halie is just how beautiful she was, inside and out. I remember us talking about how glad we were that we had become great friends towards the end of high school, even if it was kind of late. I loved that she could be so spirited and kind at the same time. I loved her contagious smile and laugh. I loved that she called me “Harry.” She was really endearing and vibrant. It had been a while since we last spoke, but I love and miss her so much.
December 11, 2014
December 11, 2014
Being the CHFM HR Manager, I had the pleasure of interviewing and hiring Halie. We worked together for two years. I’d like to share a story of a resent interaction that really demonstrated her kind, sweet, supportive nature. I had my wedding rings stolen, and Halie was the first person I told, she quickly offered support, and followed up with an extremely nice supportive email, that included a quote from Louise Giglio which read “God’s plans for your life far exceed the circumstances of your day.” Talking to Halie everyday was part of my route. I am missing her so much! My heart is broken for her family. I will continue to pray for all of them. See you in heaven Halie. <3
December 10, 2014
December 10, 2014
Halie was a student in my BSC 3911 class at UF and I would place her in the top 1% of students! She would have been an excellent physician. She is greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
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October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021
I cannot believe it has been 7 years. I have never forgotten you Halie, and I still think of you often. Happy Heavenly Birthday!
October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
So sad. Hard to believe the news even now.
October 23, 2018
October 23, 2018
Haile, I will never forget you. Though we only worked together for two years, you left an impression on me. I speak of you often at work, though most of the people you knew here have moved on, those of us who had the pleasure to work with you, and be your work family still love you, and miss you. Every time I see someone "riding goofy" I think of you, and it makes me smile.
Love and peace to your family.
Love and peace to your family.
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April 8, 2021
Isn't funny how people impact your life. I only knew Halie a couple of years when she worked as a student assistant in our Family Medicine department. She was such a pretty girl inside and out. She and I had a routine of chatting every day when she came in to the office. Sometimes our student assistants would come in mid-day to an already busy office, everyone in their offices working away. Halie was such a hard worker, contributing with the same dedication as all of the full-time staff. I always looked forward to chatting with her, and made a point to since it wasn't unusual for the student employees to whisk in and out without being noticed or acknowledged.
I think of you very often Halie. Every time I see a young girl on a skateboard, or a little brown haired student about your size. I always tell our new employees about you, so they know too, you are never forgotten. You were a part of my life albeit brief and I am so thankful you were.
I think of you very often Halie. Every time I see a young girl on a skateboard, or a little brown haired student about your size. I always tell our new employees about you, so they know too, you are never forgotten. You were a part of my life albeit brief and I am so thankful you were.
Childhood best friend
April 6, 2021
by Necole Wylie
Halie was the first friend I made in Kindergarten. I remember I was crying at lunch because I wanted to go home and my teacher sat me with Halie and after that we were inseparable until she moved to Florida in the 5th grade. Our moms would buy us matching clothes and all I got to see her a few times after that when she would come back to Kentucky to visit. I am deeply sorry for all who had to say goodbye to her. She was an amazing soul
Spooky Cabin in West Virginia
December 13, 2014
by Jim Couch
Relaxing in the hot tub as best we could while staying 5 miles deep in the West Virginia woods.
I had told the kids to keep their shoes close to their beds in case they heard anything to meet me at the car and I would have it running for our escape.
This was about the time the movie 'Its In the Water' came out
I enjoyed kidding with them but did notice they had their shoes by their bed when they went to sleep
Love you always Halie