
Katelyn Joy Derstine, 20, died June 15, 2006. She was a Environmental Horticulture major student at the University of Florida. She was just beginning her academic career and was extremely enthusiastic about her courses and future in horticultural therapy.


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Katelyn loved butterflies and as a tribute to her, several butterfly gardens have been established as a living tribute to her. Katelyn will be missed by so many people who knew and loved her but she will also be missed by those who never had the opportunity.
A special Scholarship has been established in her honor.
"Once while I was struggling to climb, I asked God to give me a sign. A sign that would tell me You were thinking about me & still loving me..to give me the strength to keep climbing. He did..He gave me a BUTTERFLY"-- Katelyn J.Derstine 2004