CARLSBAD -- Joel Christine Reeher Davy, 55, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at home in Carlsbad after a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Born May 14, 1952, in Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth (DeNoon) and David Reeher, she grew up in Baltimore, Md., and Springfield, Va. She graduated from what is now North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. She was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force in 1977. Moving from active duty after five years, she later served with the Air National Guard in Missouri, New York, Illinois and finally, the 163rd Air Refueling Wing at March ARB Riverside California. She retired in 2002 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of service. She and her family lived in Carlsbad for 11 years.

She was a deacon in her church, a member of the hand bell choir there, and an active congregant. She was an avid greeting card maker and bead jewelry crafter. She enjoyed cooking and homemaking and giving to others.

Mrs. Davy is survived by her husband of 26 years, Kent R. Davy, of Carlsbad; her son Jesse R. Davy of Carlsbad; stepdaughter and son-in-law Amy Jo and David Krogman and grandchildren Tanner, Rilie, Averi and Ashton of Firth, Neb.; her father David H. Reeher of Springfield, Va.; brother Grant Reeher of Syracuse, N.Y.; and father- and mother-in-law Wayne and Shirley Davy of Columbus, Neb.

A celebration of her life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, August 3, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 7807 Centella Street, in Carlsbad. Pastor Doug Kelly will be officiating. An inurnment ceremony with full military honors is planned at 3 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Pastor Doug Kelly will be officiating.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, c/o White Space, Inc., 601 4th Street, Suite 215, San Francisco, CA 94107 or to Christ Presbyterian Church, 7807 Centella Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

Greenwood Mortuary is handling arrangements.