Solveig Lee

Solveig Lee died on Sept. 30, 2025. She was born Nov. 5, 1935, in Bellingham and grew up on her family’s farm. A 1954 graduate of Ferndale High School, she later taught in the Seattle School District for more than 30 years. Solveig loved music — she learned to play the violin and performed in orchestras and choruses throughout her life. Proud of her Norwegian heritage, she helped found the Ballard Historical Society and supported the Nordic Heritage Museum. Her faith was central to her life, and she was a member of Fir-Conway Lutheran Church.