Elizabeth Eileen Davey, daughter of James Francis and Elizabeth Ann (Shay) Tray, was born on March 18, 1953, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2007, in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 54.

Eileen's early years were spent growing up in Ottumwa where she attended school through the 11th grade. Before her senior year, the family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. She graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1971. Following graduation Eileen attended Iowa Tech Community College and received an A. A. Degree in Nursing in 1973. She returned to Shenandoah upon completion of her degree. On September 15, 1979, Eileen was united in marriage to Jim Davey in Omaha, Nebraska. Following their marriage they resided in Omaha until moving to Douglas, Wyoming in 1981. In 1984, they moved to Houston, Texas before returning back to Shenandoah in 1993. Eileen spent 34 years as an RN in various positions at hospitals in Ottumwa, Shenandoah, Omaha, Douglas, WY, Huntsville, TX, Spring, TX, and Clarinda, IA. Her last position was as Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Clarinda Regional Health Center. She retired due to her disability in January of 2006.

Eileen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Red Cross Bloodmobile, Red Hat Society and Clarinda Regional Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, watching Wheel of Fortune, gardening, walking and volunteering her time to worthy causes.

Preceding her in death were her father, James Francis Tray and son, Michael Damian Davey. Survivors include her husband Jim Davey of Shenandoah, IA; sons, Kevin Davey and Brian Davey, both of Broomfield, CO; daughter, Lauren Davey of Shenandoah, IA; mother, Mickey Tray of Shenandoah, IA; two sisters, Mary Frances Stransky and husband Tim of Cheyenne, WY, and their daughters Erin and Megan and Jennifer Harrington and husband Ron of Flemingsburg, KY, and their daughters, Shannon and Emily; four brothers, Tom Tray and wife Debbie of Seabrook, TX, and their children Matthew and Caitlin, Chris Tray and wife Krystal of Columbia, MO, and their children Ryan and Allison; Timothy Tray and wife Kathy of Round Rock, TX, and Patrick Tray of Columbia, MO; brother-in-law, Bob Davey and wife Patti of Naperville, IL, and their children Brad and Erin; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. Celebrant for the service was Father Vern Smith. Lector was Tim Fursa. Altar servers were Coleman and Hannah Dailey. Song leader, Sue Hanna, was accompanied by Mary Beth Gowing. Eucharistic Ministers were Kathy Regan, Rachel Dailey, Tom Hanna, Vaugh Livingston and Dr. Janet Bumgarner. Gift bearers were Bob, Patti and Erin Davey. Emily Meyer and Cathy Ballain attended the memory register. Ushers were Tony Ballain and Laddie Kostel. Casket bearers were Mike Meyer, Dale Herbstritt, Brad Davey, Chris Tray, Patrick Tray, Tim Stransky, Tom Tray, Timothy Tray and Ron Harrington. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Memorials are being directed to the Eileen Davey Memorial Fund. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.