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Betty Reid Soskin, Nation's Oldest Active Park Ranger, Dies at 104
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Betty Reid Soskin, who retired as the National Park Service's oldest active ranger at age 100, died aged 104 at her home in Richmond, California, on the winter solstice.
Soskin became a park ranger at 85, marking a notable late-life career start. She worked at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, where she shared the experiences of women of color during World War II.
Earlier in life, she worked as a file clerk in a segregated union hall in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her life and achievements were highlighted in The Guardian's special report series "A new start after 60," emphasizing late-life accomplishment.
Her family announced her death to NBC, describing her as a beloved and iconic figure.
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