Martha B. Gately died Saturday, November 7, 2015. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 22, 1930 to Morlan and Alice Bishop, she spent her childhood years in Edina, Minnesota. As a University of Minnesota freshman, she vacationed in New York City with a high school girl-friend. While waiting in a long line for Radio City Music Hall tickets, a uniformed Army second lieutenant asked if he could help her, as those in uniform had priority. A few months later, that gracious offer led to a wedding and 46-year marriage that ended with husband Major John E ("Jack") Gately's passing, at the age of 69. In the course of her husband's 22-year military career, she resided in multiple locations, including Fort Belvoir, VA; Fort Hood, TX; Chaumont, France; Munich, Germany; Fort Devens, Massachusetts and Duluth, Minnesota. She often joked, "I've lived out of a suitcase most of my life." After his retirement, she lived in Faribault, Minneapolis, and Golden Valley, Minnesota with him; and later, Billings, MT and Hampton, VA to be closer to her children. She was proud member of Delta Gamma sorority, PEO, and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and she served as a member of Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, Golden Valley, MN. Her passions included love of family, nature, her beloved dogs, flowers, CNBC, crafts and chocolate. She is survived by two children and three grandchildren: Her son, John and wife Sandy, of Hampton, VA (John and Joy); daughter, Deb Speer and husband Doug of Billings, MT (Kelsey); brother John and wife Jill Bishop of Annandale, MN; brother-in-law Jim and wife Mary Gately, Naples, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. Her burial and funeral will occur in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Northampton Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center and to Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater for their care and compassion in her final months. In lieu of flowers, she has asked that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in honor of her husband. Arrangements through R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton, VA