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Cha Diaz
July 11, 2014
I saw Hope about a year ago at Treesi's wedding. I had not seen her since she had moved to South Carolina but I knew her when she lived in San Diego. We caught up with each other that day and the one thing that was very obvious was how much Hope LOVED her children. Her love is woven forever into their lives and I pray that as they go out into the world, that they feel her love wrapped round them.
Dorothy McKoy
July 8, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lawana Hatfield
July 8, 2014
I have never met Hope but have heard so many wonderful things about her and her children. I know she is greatly missed and will forever be loved. My deepest sympathies to her children, family, and friends. I will think of her often when supporting her causes.
Treesi Coyle
July 1, 2014
I first met Hope when she was my student teacher in San Diego. We remained friends all of these years. My daughter and I were in her wedding as the flower girl who fell for the ring bearer and as a bridesmaid (the flower girl being my two year old). We shared so many memories of pregnancies and pets, students and IEP meetings, hikes and ballets (way before you Catie), Halloween parties and German Oktoberfests, weekends in a cabin hideaway in Idyllwild, breast cancer and the joys of being bald, the even greater joy of being a mom, and our love of a good story. Hope was one of those rare individuals who maintained an upbeat perspective no matter what life threw her way. It has meant so much to have known her and her family. She will be missed. Catie and Nick, you two WERE her life and she will remain with us through you. I have always said that the thing your mom was the absolutely most successful at in this life was being a mother. She really nailed that one down! Catie, thank you for attending my wedding last summer and know that my home will always be a place of comfort and open arms to you. I am deeply sorry for your loss (both of you) but rest in assurance that your mom is safely in Christ's ever loving arms. She has a perspective of this life we have yet to complete here, that we can only imagine. For her, the best has come.
Aimee Stewart
July 1, 2014
We were so very sorry to hear of Hope's passing. Our hearts go out to Nick and Catie.
Todd Willis
June 29, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Hope's passing. I was her friend from elementary school all the way through high school. We drifted apart when she moved to Sacramento to attend American River College, but were able to reconnect during her graduation from San Diego State University. The last time I saw her in person was nearly 30 years ago, during our 5-year high school reunion.
I will always remember her beauty, charm, grace, quirky sense of humor, and generous spirit. I mourn her loss and want to express my deepest condolences to her family, Jack, Nick, and Catie. She was loved and adored by many.
Nancy M Cappello, Ph.D.
June 29, 2014
On behalf of our global breast cancer charity, Are You Dense, Inc., I offer our sympathy to Hope's family and friends. I was blessed to have worked with Hope for the last few years to ensure that women of South Carolina are educated of their dense breast tissue and are given information when they have a mammogram. Her relentless desire was to ensure that no other woman suffer an avoidable later stage cancer diagnosis. Our advocacy organization will continue to work with the S Carolina legislature to pass Hope's law next session. Thank you for acknowledging our Mission and the contributions in honor and tribute to Hope.
John Shealy
June 28, 2014
My condolences for your loss…my thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
John Hodge
June 28, 2014
Hope was an exceptional person who faced her illness with grace and determination. Having known her for over 20 years, we are saddened by her loss. We were privileged to know her and spend time with her and her family. We will miss her, her smile, and determination.
Cathy Collins
June 28, 2014
Our profession has lost one of the best and most dedicated educators. She will be missed dearly and I am thankful to have had the chance to know and work with her. My condolences to her children and family and I pray for peace in the days to come.
Nyhart Family
June 28, 2014
What an honor to know you, and to have been friends with you over the years. We will miss you so very much!
Mary Fallon
June 27, 2014
Our family as known Hope since her marriage to Jack. We enjoyed their visits to Boston with Nick and Catie, especially the visit to Charlestown where we discovered John Joseph Sweeney Square, named for an uncle nobody knew because he lost his young in the First World War. We had a lot of fun that day! We were hopeful that Hope would live to see her children grow into young adults. We offer our deepest sympathy and prayers. Hope has left two beautiful and wonderful children as her legacy. We hope that their mother's love will sustain them in the difficult day ahead. Mary Fallon
Mia (Horlbeck) Rapport
June 26, 2014
I knew Hope through our children's daycare and early grade school. I am so sad to hear of this news. She was a special person and always very nice to everyone. Thoughts and prayers for her children and all her family.
Rob Ede
June 26, 2014
I met Hope after she first moved to South Carolina and she was a great friend. Our dogs (Red Sox and Darcy) would play together. I'll never forget the great birthday party Hope had for Red Sox - party hats for all of the dogs and a cake made out of dog food. It was chaos when she put the cake on the ground for the many dogs that were present. Hope was a special person with a great outlook on life and I loved how she spoke her mind. She'll be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
Jack Gelting
June 26, 2014
I'm luckier than most of y'all because I knew Hope longer. To those blessed to have known her even longer, I say thank you for your love in shaping my beautiful hero, my wife Hope Elisabeth Gelting.
To the young, especially Nick and Catie, I say: The future is yours, Be Like Hope.
Love and Peace of God,
Jack Gelting
Lori Washington
June 25, 2014
Catie I am praying for you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Dan Raguse
June 25, 2014
Though I only knew Hope though her brother Rick, reading this guest book confirms for me what I had suspected—this caring, giving woman bettered the lives of those who knew her. The legacy she leaves will live on in hearts and minds. My thoughts are with the surviving family, that they find strength and comfort in each other and in the wonderful memories Hope created.
June 24, 2014
Hope has been a very important and loved member of The Columbia Dog Park. Hope will be so missed! Tinamarie Heckman
RON
June 24, 2014
I am sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Please find comfort during this difficult time by reading Eccl. 7:1 in your Bible.
Bambi Douglas
June 24, 2014
Ms.Gelting will be missed. She did so much to help Cody and he got so much farther with her by his side. She was such a support helping me with the ins and outs of having a child with a special learning issues. We love you and miss you
Laura Kane
June 24, 2014
Such sad news! We remember Hope fondly from our younger days at USC. Our prayers go out to her family.
Laura Zahler
June 24, 2014
I was able to see Hope about two weeks before she passed. I was at awe with her positive outlook - talking about going to Australia when she got better - and her only concern was her children. It's hard to find someone that is facing such dire circumstances, yet keep their head and chin up, looking to the bright side of things instead of the negative. She earned even more respect from me that day because I don't think I could even come close to being as positive as she was.
I worked with Hope at Mill Creek for four years. When I got to know her, I found out we have the same birthday and middle name, which instantly connected us. Then, during those four years, we have laughed and cried, joked and ignored, but most of all, we have been good friends. I used to get on her nerves quite a bit because she would have to call me to release the kids to go to her. I'd always be like, "I'm sorry, we were just at the BEST part of the lesson," to which she would reply, "Ok, send them on down, please" or some other remark that would make me laugh at her.
When I found out the cancer had come back after the first bout, I was devastated. However, I prayed for her and thoroughly thought she would be cured this side of Heaven. However, because HIS ways are higher than our ways and HIS thoughts higher than our thoughts, we don't know why HE decided it was time for her to go home.
Despite that, her memory will live on in the lives of the people she touched and in the heart of the students she taught, not to mention, the likeness of her in her children and family.
Hope, you will forever be missed by me. It is my hope that I can keep your legacy alive by remembering you and the example that you led. Family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May GOD comfort and hold you in the palm of HIS hand while you are grieving for her and comfort you as only HE can.
Marilyn McMillan
June 24, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Hope was an incredible woman. She will be painfully missed by all who have the honor of knowing her.
Sharon Moore
June 24, 2014
Hope, truly a dedicated person, she will surly be missed. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
Cannon Beach, Oregon 2005
Krista Ede
June 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear this news. We really enjoyed our friendship with Hope when we lived in South Carolina, and had stayed in touch after our move. Let us know if there is anything the family needs.
Yvonne Means
June 24, 2014
Thanking God for her service to students and praying for your comfort as you celebrate all that was good, kind and loving about her. God bless your family.
Maria Jimenez
June 24, 2014
Ms. Hope will forever be remembered in my heart as a warrior. I will miss her passionate response to the things that matter and our conversations about family and school. I'll miss you Hopie! Rest easy.
Elisabeth Taylor
June 24, 2014
Hope, I only knew you through the eyes of Catherine Moss and your dog Catcher.
Your Life touched me because we shared an enemy "Breast cancer" I was pulling for you...but God had other plans for you.
Elisabeth Taylor
Shemaine Thornton
June 24, 2014
Prayers for your family. Hope was very special to me over the years that we worked together. I will miss our talks about children, pets, and just the daily happenings of life. She will be missed.
Kelly Stanton
June 24, 2014
Peace and love to the family and may Hope know that she was loved and will continue to be through her children.
Francene Bee
June 23, 2014
The Gelting Family is in our thoughts and daily prayers.
Ms. Bee and members of the Church of Christ of King Street, Camden SC.
Tommie Glover
June 23, 2014
Mrs. Gelting will be miss. I considered her as a friend ever since I began working with her at Mill Creek Elementary. She was always dedicated to her students. I dreamed of her last night. In the dream, she was walking with her students down the hall. I asked," What are you doing here? You should be resting." She smiled and replied,"Well, you know I have to be here for my kids!" She was there for them doing what she does best. TEACH! I will miss our conversations, debates, and the good times that we shared. My son sleeps with one item every night since the day that he was born. A hand-made blanket that she gave us covered in hot-air balloons. She was so giving and caring. I will miss her fast talking and her laugh. I hadn't met a person who could read as fast as she could out loud yet. She will definitely be remembered. I won't say sorry for your loss, because believers don't lose. She believed in love, she believed in people, and she believed in the Almighty.
Mischa Sumter
June 23, 2014
“I am so very sorry for your loss. But may her love live on in your memories and bring you peace.”
May God be with you.
Anne Brasington
June 23, 2014
I worked with Hope at Mill Creek. I will miss her dearly. I am praying for your family during this difficult time.
June 23, 2014
To Hope's family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Hope and working with her in special education. What a lovely and caring person she was. We will miss her very much. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Linda Macdonald (Columbia, S.C.)
Audrey Andrieski
June 23, 2014
Hope I know you will be missed. I'm so sorry we never got together. I know the last time I saw you you were very happy. May God bless you and you will always be in my prayers.
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