Lisbet Palme 1931 – 2018

Biography

Lisbet Palme was born on March 14, 1931, in Stockholm, Sweden. Throughout her professional life, she dedicated herself to children’s psychology, bringing compassionate expertise to a field that shapes young minds and families. Her work reflected a deep commitment to understanding and supporting the developmental needs of children during formative years.

Lisbet’s personal life intertwined with Swedish history when she married Olof Palme in 1956. Though their marriage lasted thirty years, concluding in 1986, this chapter of her life connected her to one of Sweden’s most prominent political figures. Beyond this public association, Lisbet maintained her own professional identity and contributions to the field of psychology.

On October 18, 2018, Lisbet Palme passed away in Vällingby, Sweden, at the age of eighty-seven. She was laid to rest at Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery in Stockholm Municipality, where her memory remains honored. Her legacy encompasses both her professional achievements in children’s psychology and her quiet presence throughout a significant era of Swedish life.