Elizabeth "Betty" Knickerbocker, 85, formerly of Peekskill and a longtime New Mexico resident, passed away July 14, 2010. She was born on May 4, 1925 in Peekskill, daughter of the late George B. and Elizabeth Knickerbocker. She was a 22year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a flight nurse. Nikki entered the USAF in 1951 and retired 1973, as Lt. Colonel. She was part of many assignments around the world as a flight nurse, going to Alaska, Texas, then stationed at Scott AFB in Illinois. She did a TDY mission to Vietnam as a flight nurse. She received numerous commendation medals and AMD area ribbons. When she retired in 1973, a big part of her life was golf. She was the Albuquerque City golf champion in 1997, the NM State senior golf champion twice; she played and was champion 7 times at the course in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Betty is survived by her brother: Richard Knickerbocker; sister Kay Lynch; sisters-in-law: Mary and Idola Knickerbocker; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was predeceased by her 5 brothers and 3 sisters: George "Botsy", Edwin, William Knickerbocker, Christopher and Walter McGrath, her twin: Georgett Gaydos, Mae Shirin, Dorothy Knickerbocker. The family will receive friends Friday, July 16th, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the E.O. Curry Funeral Home, in Peekskill, where a celebration of her life will be held 11 am, Saturday, July 17th. Interment will be private at the convenience of her family. E.O. CURRY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 313 N. James St. Peekskill, NY 914-737-0083