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Betty Rose Newell (née Macia; June 14, 1918 – July 24, 2022) was a pioneer woman of Arizona and one of the first woman graduates of Stanford University.

Early life and education (1918-1938)
Betty was born on June 14, 1918, in Tombstone, Arizona to parents Edith Alice Macia and Harry Elmer Macia Sr. Edith and Harry were married in 1917. As an infant, Betty was exposed to the Spanish Flu. Betty was educated in the public school systems of Tombstone. During this time she was part of the programming of Tombstone's Children's Day Pageant parade held on Labor Day 1921. Betty also participated in Tombstone's Child Health Day, playing a role in "The House That Health Built" performance on May 4, 1927. Betty was later treated for throat problems by Dr. Crutherds of Tombstone around June 14, 1927. Her elementary education in Tombstone was followed by George Washington Junior High of Los Angeles, Roosevelt High School of Los Angeles (graduation date June 21, 1934) , and Chaffee Junior College of Ontario, California.

In 1932, she attended the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Betty was one of the first women graduates of Stanford University in 1938.

Early career, medical technician (1938-1946)
Following graduation from Stanford in 1938, Betty gained employment as a medical technologist in Los Angeles and Riverside, California, and the Panama Canal Zone.

As a technician, she once drew a blood sample from Howard Hughes.

On July 21, 1940, Betty was named as a student assistant at San Jose State College.

On August 3, 1940, Betty was one of six instructors appointed by the California State Department of Education.

In 1943, Betty was employed at the County Hospital in Riverside, California.

Marriage and children (1946-1962)
Betty married Captain Edward W. Newell on October 15, 1946 in Los Angeles County. Edward was the son of Mr. Richard E. Newell and Mrs. Annie Newell of Richmond, Virginia and was serving in the US Army Air Force. At the time of their marriage Betty was working as a lab technician at Hospital of Good Samaritan. They lived in Panama Canal Zone soon after marrying where Edward was stationed and remained there until June 1949.

Edward's assignment took them to California from August 1949 to August 1953, where there three children were born: Virginia, Chris, and James.

Betty and her family then lived in Vacaville, California from August 1953 until August 1954.

They then lived at Mather Air Force Base east of Sacramento, California from August 1954 until August 1955.

They then lived in Richmond Virginia from September 1955 until October 1955.

They then lived in London, England from November 1955 until July 1958.

Late career, teacher (1962-1990)
They then lived at Loring Air Force Base near Limestone, Maine from August 1958 until February 1960. Her children all attended base schooling upon arrival.

They then lived in Orono, Maine from February 1960 until July 1965.

Betty continued her education at the University of Maine, earning a Master's Degree in Education in 1962.

Betty then taught science and mathematics in Maine and Virginia from 19XX-19XX (12 years). During their time in Virginia, her husband Edward served as principal of Courtland Elementary School (1967).

They then lived in Richmond, Virginia from August 1965 until June 1966. They then moved back to Orono, Maine and lived there from June 1966 until June 1968.

They then lived in Littleton, Virginia in Sussex County from June 1968 until November 1971. They lived in a farmhouse that was owned by Edward’s uncle Bud.

They then lived in Petersburg, Virginia from November 1971 until May 1975.

They then lived in Richmond, Virginia from May 1975 until April 1979.

They then lived in Lake Gaston, Virginia from April 1979 until August 1990.

Later life (1990-2022)
In August of 1990, Betty and Edward moved to Prescott, Arizona and resided at 944 Apache Drive in the Pine Crest Historic District, the same residence her mother lived in from 1963 to her death in 1974.

Death and legacy
Betty died on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at her home in Prescott, Arizona. She donated her remains to Research for Life. Her memorial service was held August 13, 2022 at Solid Rock Christian Fellowship.