She was a quiet force of history—someone whose life bridged generations and whose work reshaped how America understands its past. Though her name was not always widely known, her influence reached far beyond any single role or title. Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest serving ranger in the National Park Service at the time of her retirement, passed away peacefully at the age of 104, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, education, and truth. Her family shared that she departed this world as she had lived in it: fulfilled, purposeful, and surrounded by love. Her life story stands as a reminder that meaningful impact is not measured by recognition alone, but by lasting change.
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