Richmond's Own Betty Reid Soskin, the Nation's Oldest Park Ranger, Has Died at 104

"Soskin was pivotal in the creation of the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond that opened in the year 2000, and her namesake remains on the Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante. But the Bay Area lost its famed park ranger over the weekend, as the Chronicle reports that Betty Reid Soskin died on Sunday at her home in Richmond. She was 104."

"This morning on the Winter Solstice, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Reid Soskin, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, CA at 104 years old. She was attended by family. She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave, Soskin's family announced in a Sunday Facebook post. In lieu of flowers we suggest two ways that you can express your love and respect for Betty."

Betty Reid Soskin died at age 104 at her Richmond home, attended by family. She served as the nation's oldest National Park ranger and retired in 2022 at age 100. She played a central role in creating the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, which opened in 2000, and ensured women's and people of color's stories were included. A middle school in El Sobrante bears her name. Her family suggested donations to the Betty Reid Soskin Middle School and to complete her film Sign My Name To Freedom in lieu of flowers. She devoted her life to preserving Black and women's histories.

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