January 3, 2019 Dr. Betty (Lebell) Rosenstein transitioned from this world on January 3, 2019, having spent over 97 years as a beacon of sensibility, elegance and determined activist. One of her great pleasures was the life she pursued as a pioneer in academia, leadership and bridging cultures. As a native Angelino she experienced a century of change, and participated in its evolution. She passionately believed education for all was essential for progress. She studied at UCLA earning her Master's in Spanish and her Doctorate long before women more commonly earned PhDs. As a public servant, she became an LA County Commissioner, committing over a decade serving the County Juvenile Probation Department with one single purpose – introducing education into the daily routine of incarcerated youth. In addition, she also helped found and presided over the LA County Commission on the Status of Women for many years. Betty served on a number of Boards including becoming the first female member of the Professional Men's Club of LA, and yes, later became its President, before it became less relevant in an ever-changing world. Active in political circles, she danced at Bill Clinton's inauguration with joy but was adamant that Hillary would have her turn to lead. As the ravages of aging restricting her ability to travel, she whispered to Hillary that if she were elected she'd come to Washington to dance at her inauguration too. Dancing was in Betty's DNA, particularly the Tango and Hillary's victory would have been gratifying to witness, after a lifetime of shattering norms. Betty loved to laugh uproariously and never lost her sense of humor. Her creative spirit emerged in her later years resulting in self-published books of poems and short stories through collaboration with her assistant and ally Daina House. Betty beamed with pride over the diversity of accomplishments of her extended family. The bar that she set undeniably influenced her clan to strive to leave the world better than they found it. And now we find a gaping hole in our hearts as we move forward, striving to live life to the fullest as she inspired us each and every day. Betty will be missed by her brother and sister, her three children and their families, including seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, as well as the extended family and all those whose lives she touched for the better. Funeral: January 13, 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela Ave., Los Angeles. Reception at Rosenstein residence immediately after.