Karen L. Hoff

Karen Hoff born 1945, a longtime resident of Naples, FL passed away on Monday after a long time battle with cancer. Karen is survived by her soulmate and husband of 52 years, Terry Hoff as well as her sons, Jason and Ryan, daughter-in-law Allison and grandson Aiden Hoff born February 8th, 2020 whom she finally met and held on June 16th due to the corona virus and compromised health condition. Her other surviving relative is her brother Carmen Richards.

Karen graduated from Baldwin Wallace of Ohio then received her master’s degree from Nova University of Miami in school guidance and was a beloved guidance counselor in Naples for over thirty years. She worked at Gulfview Middle School, Naples High School and Pine Ridge Middle School both as a counselor and department head until her retirement in 2014. After her retirement she continued working with Collier High School seniors helping them prepare their college applications.

Karen was an extremely active individual who was the President of the Junior Women’s Club, she also enjoyed racket ball, tennis and palates, as well as motorcycling with her husband and son, once traveling through the Swiss Alps on their Harleys but most of the time she enjoyed spending time with her loving family.

Karen was loved by the students she encountered and continued to follow them long after they graduated. Last year she attended the 20th reunion of the class of 1999 who she worked with at Gulfview Middle through Naples High.

Karen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, counselor and a dear friend to all who knew her and admired her style and grace. Her legacy will continue for a long time to come as she touched the lives of hundreds of students who she helped along the way. But most of all, by our family, she is our rock and will always be in our hearts.

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