GALBREATH, Martha A.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 10/26/2004 Martha A. Galbreath, 83, of Mesa and Show Low, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 21, 2004. Martha was born May 12, 1921 in a farmhouse in Randolph County, Indiana. There she grew up attending grade school and high school at Stony Creek. Following high school, she moved to Fort Wayne to attend Business College. There she met her husband, Robert while roller-skating. In 1954 she moved to Arizona with her family where she worked for Hanson's Inc. as Personal Director for many years, and eventually retiring as an Insurance Specialist. After her retirement, she and Robert moved to Show Low where they lived for 13 years, returning to the valley for health reasons. Martha was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was active in the Ladies of the Shrine and was a member of Eastern Star for more than 50 years. Her loving husband, Robert, of 62 years and her eldest son, Harold, precedes her in death. She is survived by her loving sons, Alan (Sherry) of Mesa, Ken (Jill) of Mesa, and Phil (Shirley) of Show Low; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. "Mom, words cannot express the love we have for you. Your kindness, compassion, guidance and wisdom, regardless of the circumstances, were your trademark. You were always there through thick and thin. You were not only our mother but you were our best friend. We will miss you so much, but we celebrate your reunion with Dad and Harold, and all the loved ones who have preceded you. This is not 'good-bye, Mom," just "see you later." - Your loving sons. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Services will be at the Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main in Mesa. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of Alan and Sherry following the memorial. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Martha's memory to the Eastern Star or Hospice of the Valley. Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa handled arrangements.