Ruth Handler
1916–2002 (age 86)
businesswoman
Biography
Ruth Handler (1916-2002) co-founded Mattel and created the Barbie doll to give girls a way to imagine themselves in new roles, guiding the company through early challenges and growing it into a global brand.
She later turned her energy toward breast cancer awareness and support programs, championing survivors, and she is fondly remembered at Hillside Memorial Park for her trailblazing spirit.