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Barbara Guilford Obituary
May 29, 1945 - December 1, 2025
Vero Beach, Florida - Barbara F. Guilford, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barbara spent much of her early life in Miami, Florida, before eventually making her home in Vero Beach.
Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mort Guilford, who passed in 2011, as well as her parents, John and Mary Frank. She is survived by her devoted sister, Nancy Hansen; her two children, Wendy Goldstone (Richard) and Scott Oberlink; and her three stepsons, Mike Guilford (Cindy), Greg Guilford (Becky), and Zeke Guilford (Gina). Barbara was also blessed with ten grandchildren-Arthur, Patrick, Cameron, Lauren, Rachel, Emma, Emory, Grayson, Jackson, and Graham-and one great-grandchild, Celine Jennifer.
Barbara lived an active and engaged life. She found great happiness in tennis, golf, walking, boxing, going to the gym, attending barre classes, and traveling. Her passion for historical preservation and community service was evident in her dedicated involvement with several organizations. She served on the boards of The Villagers, Vizcaya, The Laura Riding Jackson Foundation, and the Humane Society of Miami, making a lasting impact on the causes she championed and the communities she served.
Barbara will be remembered for her warmth, resilience, and the deep love she held for her family. Her legacy will continue through the many lives she touched and the countless memories she created with friends and family.
A celebratory gathering will be held on January 24th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Laura Riding Jackson Historic House. Indian River State College 6155 College Lane Vero Beach, FL 32966 In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach or to The Parkinson's Foundation. In this time of loss, we are reminded that grief is love with no place to go, and Barbara's spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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Donna Kunkel
January 24, 2026
Barbara has seen me through so many of my life´s highs and lows she always supported me and my family. The woman I would call my "second mom" because I was always with her and her family during high school days, spring break summers and even a few visits in adulthood with my own kids
Such special woman, sending condolences to Wendy and Scott and all who will miss her.
Jacqueline E. Jacobs, PhD, Immediate PastPresident LRJF
January 9, 2026
Barbara's commitment and dedication to historic preservation was a gift to the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation and Indian River County. Barbara was a kind and caring person. She was responsible for working with local and state government to provide the historic markers to Laura's house on the Mueller Campus of the Indian River State College. Rest in Peace, Barbara
Herman Michael Fountain
January 7, 2026
May the Family be blessed with many fond memories of time shared with Barbara! The Fountain Family
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Chris and Bill oberlink
January 6, 2026
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