Betty Harrod, a beloved member of the Menlo Park community, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she moved to San Francisco where she met and married her husband, Lee. They settled in Menlo Park, where she raised her three children and later worked for the Seismology Department at Stanford Research Institute. Betty was known for her generosity, humor, and enthusiasm for life. She was a passionate movie enthusiast and doll collector, and a founding member of the Menlo Park Doll Club. Her 100th birthday was celebrated by family and friends in June 2023. Betty is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

😊 **A Life Well Lived:** Betty Harrod was a remarkable woman who lived a long and fulfilling life. Born in 1923, she witnessed significant historical events and experienced the joys and challenges of life over a century. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her family was a source of great joy and pride. Her passion for life extended beyond her family, as she was an active member of her community and a devoted doll collector. Betty's life serves as a reminder that it's not just about how long we live but how well we live. She embraced life with enthusiasm and generosity, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew her.

🎉 **A Celebration of Life:** Betty's 100th birthday was a testament to her vibrant spirit and the love she shared with her family and friends. The celebration was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, a place that held special meaning for her. The event brought together generations of her family, friends, and neighbors, creating a joyous occasion filled with laughter, memories, and heartfelt appreciation for her life. This celebration highlighted the deep connections she had forged throughout her life and the enduring love she received from those around her.

💖 **Generosity and Enthusiasm:** Betty was known for her kind heart and infectious enthusiasm. She was a generous soul who always put others before herself. Her sense of humor was legendary, bringing laughter and joy to those who knew her. Betty's passion for life was evident in her many hobbies and interests, including movies and doll collecting. She was a founding member of the Menlo Park Doll Club, a testament to her dedication to her passions. Betty's life was a testament to the power of generosity, enthusiasm, and a love for life.

June 21, 1923 – June 9, 2024

Betty (Pick) Harrod passed away peacefully in her home on June 9 at 3:50 AM, with family by her side. She was less than two weeks away from her 101st birthday.

Born Betty Lou Kemp on June 21st 1923 in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the only child of Thayer Edwin and Mary Golda Kemp. In her early teens the family moved to Lincoln, NE where she attended high school. In 1947 she moved to San Francisco where she met and married Leslie Fremont (Lee) Harrod (1925 – 2012). After relocating to the Peninsula, the couple and their two daughters Lisa (b. 1950) and Leslie (b. 1953) settled in Menlo Park in 1956, where their son, Paul (b. 1958) was born.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s Betty served the area as an Avon representative. In the 1980s she joined the Seismology Department at Stanford Research Institute where worked for over 10 years as an assistant to Geologist Earl Brabb. Betty was loved by many for her generosity of spirit, her sense of humor and her all encompassing enthusiasm for life. She had a lifelong passion for movies and doll collecting and was a founding member of the Menlo Park Doll Club. In June of 2023, Betty’s 100th birthday was celebrated by family, friends and neighbors at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto. As to her vitality and longevity she remarked, “The secret to a long life is not to try to live a long time, but to live life well.”

Betty is survived by her daughters, Lisa Harrod-Texeira (Don), Leslie Harrod Fish (Jim); son, Paul Kemp Harrod (Joanna); grandchildren, Claire (Matthew), Brooke (David), Max (Carly) and Spencer (Corey). She has seven great grandchildren, Sagan, Felix, Isadora, Ryland, Ellie, Adelaide and Levi.