Solveig Astrid Turpin

Cicada Haiku for Solveig/
from her loving friend John Campion/

the three-ringed circus/

whose four paths free the spirit/

our green-cowled shaman

Worked and explored with Solveig looking for new rock art sites along the Devils River and its feeder canyons back in the late 1980's while employed at Devils River Sate Natural Area. She had a great sense of humor and will surely be missed. Bill Armstrong, Helotes, Texas, 01/01/22.

Here's a picture with showcasing Solveig with me behind her on the right (her left).

Just now heard of Solveig's passing through the St. Olaf publication. We met in first grade in
Northfield, MN, and with her Norwegian braids and super intellect, she became my first love. I lost track of her until now and was so glad to learn that she took full advantage of her many gifts. Um ja ja, Solveig.❤

"Strict, energetic, and disciplined researcher" indeed, and a whole lot of fun to boot. Those days years ago on surveys in the Lower Pecos and Northern Mexico with Zintgraff were rigorous but great fun, too. Will never ever forget the nightime cloud burst that sent all of us scrambling into the back of a trailer--tight fit, lot of laughs, thunderous snoring. Unforgetable. Hard to believe this "force of nature" is gone. Maybe she and Jimmy are out there arguing still about the White Shaman....

I was profoundly saddened to hear of Solveig's passing. She was an extraordinary person, a friend a well as a boss. I was privileged to accompany her on some great adventures. My condolences to all who will miss her.

I am a cave biologist, formerly from Austin. I knew Solveig in the 1980s and 1990s, worked with her in Seminole Sink, saw her at work in Bonfire Shelter, visited her and Lee Bement at TARL to see the bone material and points from Seminole Sink. She published at least 61 pubs I think, most of which are on ResearchGate. A brainy and hard-working archaeologist, she made her mark on Texas and Mexico. Rest in peace, Solveig.

Dr. Solveig Turpin was one of the reasons I became an archaeologist, and an inspiration to all. I grew up hearing her name spoken with respect and gratitude for her many contributions to our field. She will be sorely missed. Allow me to take this opportunity to express my condolences to her family.

Solveig was the person most helpful in preparing me for my first forays into the archaeology of the canyons, desertlands and mountains of trans-Pecos Texas, in 1994, when I first assumed the position as staff archaeologist for the Texas General Land Office, and I relied upon her regularly for sage advice until my retirement in 2011. IMO (after Hallie Stillwell), no one knew the history and pre-history of trans-Pecos more intimately, and was more generous in sharing her knowledge. RIP Solveig!