Home / Arts and Entertainment / National Park Service Loses Oldest Ranger at 104
National Park Service Loses Oldest Ranger at 104
22 Dec
Summary
- Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, passed away.
- She retired at 100 after a pioneering career starting at age 85.
- Soskin highlighted women of color's WWII experiences at a historical park.
The National Park Service mourns the loss of Betty Reid Soskin, who passed away at 104 years old. Soskin was celebrated as the oldest active ranger, having retired in 2022 at the age of 100.
Her tenure as a park ranger began at 85, marking her as a pioneer in her field. At the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front national historical park, she shared her personal accounts of the home front during World War II.
Soskin's work notably focused on shedding light on the experiences of women of color during that era. Her passing marks the end of an era for many who were inspired by her lifelong dedication and unique perspective.
Disclaimer: This story has been auto-aggregated and auto-summarised by a computer program. This story has not been edited or created by the Feedzop team.
