Solvig A. Hanlin

Solvig (Sylvia) Aina Ingeborg (m. Rylander) Hanlin passed away peacefully at her daughter Denise’s home in Carlisle on September 13, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1934 in Malmslatt, Sweden. She was the daughter of Aina and Carl Rylander of Linkoping, Sweden. After graduation from business school, Solvig worked for Saab (Swedish Airplane HB) in Linkoping at the personnel department, and eventually she was the translator for American Saab Engineers. To improve her English, she went to USA for a year, and worked as a governess for George Campbell in York, PA. She met her future husband, Ed, at a dance in Hanover, PA. Soon after, he came to Sweden and they got married in Demkyrkan, Sweden. Monica was born in Linkoping, Sweden. After returning to the USA, Ed worked at Fairchild Hiller in Hagerstown, PA, and later for AMP Incorporated in Harrisburg, PA. After being home with their children while they were young, Solvig worked for Dr. Townsend at Graham Medical Clinic for 24 years, retiring in 1997. Solvig is survived by her three children, Monica(Lloyd Thomas) Hanlin, Denise (Kelly) Jumper, and Brent (Kimberley) Hanlin, three grandchildren, Travis Jumper, Madeleine Hanlin, and Eva Hanlin. She is also survived by her brother Eje Rylander and sister-in-law Brigitta Rylander, two nephews Andreas (Sofia) Rylander and Johan (Elin) Rylander and four grandnieces, Tess, Nike, Selma and Lilly. Survivors also include many Swedish family and friends. Mom thought dementia would take her before our Dad would leave us, but I think the pain of losing his soul mate was more than his body could bare. He passed earlier this year. Solvig Hanlin was a quietly inspirational person whose most under-rated power was making everyone around her feel good about themselves and be better people. As her children, we never were afraid of how Mom would react to something we did wrong. We just wanted to be better because we wanted her to be proud. And she was proud of her family. She adored her husband almost as much as he adored her, and that was a sight to behold. Our “Mormor” was kind to all, did not curse, gave to those in need, and even gave kindness to those that did not treat her the same. She lived her life by two wonderfully simple beliefs, attributed to religion but really foundations of all human kind: Treat others as you like to be treated, and when you have been wronged, turn the other cheek. Solvig’s happy place was their cabin in Perry County which her husband built for them to live in during their retirement. She found her connection to her religion when working in her gardens and taking walks with her husband in the woods. And now they are together in their Stugan, watching over us with a cup of dark coffee in their hands, until we go to sleep, and they can spend the rest of their night talking until the next Sun rises. The family wishes to express special appreciation to Norma and Brittin and Residential Hospice Aides, Nurses and Doctors for their compassionate care during her last year. Professional Services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc, Shippensburg. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3-5pm at Fallen Tree Farm, 1634 Holly Pike, Carlisle. The service will take place outdoors at a farm, so please dress comfortably. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Interment will be private in Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg, PA.