Rebecca K. Gehling

LONDONDERRY -- Rebecca K. "Becky" Gehling, 23, died April 13, 2011, at her home with her mother, Frances "Fran" M. Gehling, as the result of a house fire.

She was born on Sept. 21, 1987, in Manchester, to Jack D. Gehling and Frances (Felder) Gehling. She was a lifelong resident of Londonderry and graduated from Londonderry High School in 2005. She later attended Keene State College, where she was a member of the Tau Phi Xi Sorority.

She was a yoga enthusiast, enjoyed all types of music and took special interest in drawing, painting and most recently making jewelry.

She maintained special relationships with many high school friends, her sorority sisters and her co-workers at Bank of America in Derry, considering them all part of her family.

Becky was simply a joy, with a contagious giggle in an overly serious world.

She was an upbeat, vibrant person, who loved many and was loved in return.

IN HER LIFE: Becky's road was a winding one, with pull-offs both challenging and joyous; her family was proud and excited to see her taking more and more control of her destiny.

Becky is survived by her father, Jack D. Gehling of Londonderry; her two brothers, Josh Gehling and his wife Lyndsey of Londonderry, and Jesse Gehling of Portsmouth; her paternal grandparents, John and Madge Gehling of Grand Rapids, Mich., her niece, Jamie Gehling of Londonderry; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

SERVICES: Calling hours for Becky and her mother Fran are 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Peabody Funeral Homes, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A graveside service is Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Pillsbury Cemetery, Hovey Road, Londonderry.

Memorial donations may be made to Fran and Becky Gehling Trust Fund, Bank of America, 57 Crystal Ave., Derry 03038.

For more information, go to peabodyfuneralhome.com.