Solveig Margareta Berry

Solveig Margareta (Lundberg) Berry passed away April 9, 2013. She was born May 15, 1947, in Lulea, Sweden, to the late Erik and Ella (Lundstrom) Lundberg. She was the loving wife of the late Brent Berry for 42 years. Solveig attended high school at Hermelinsskolan in Sweden. In 1965, she came to the U.S. as an AFS exchange student in Poteau, Okla. She spent one year with the family of Ross J. Holt there. When back in Sweden, she studied at the College of Education in Lulea to become a certified teacher, specializing in grades four-six. After college in Sweden, Solveig attended the University of Arkansas with her host sister, Nana (Holt) Johnson, in 1969. Solveig and Brent met at the U of A and later married on March 22, 1970. She and Brent moved to Rogers in 1972, where she began teaching fifth grade at Lowell Elementary. Later she served as the facilitator of the Gifted and Talented program at Oakdale Junior High. During her time in Rogers, Solveig was very involved in community activities. She was a member of PEO Chapter BT and Junior Auxiliary. She completed her master's degree at the University of Arkansas. She also enjoyed tennis, genealogy and gardening. Solveig is survived by her daughter, Brynn Sims of Fayetteville; son, Erik Berry of Rogers; brother, Dr. Lars Lundberg of Sweden; mother-in-law, Billie Berry; three grandchildren, Henry Sims, and Karl and Kaden Berry; and three nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church on 2535 W. New Hope Road in Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home. Donations in her honor can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org); or Circle of Life Hospice, Legacy Village, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762 (nwacircleoflife.com). Online memorials can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.