Bricker Lavik

Lavik, Bricker age 62 died on March 1, 2013. Bricker committed much of his 35 year legal career to promoting and ensuring equal access to justice for all, first at the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis and later at Dorsey and Whitney where in recent years he was director of the pro bono program. He was the recipient of the professionalism award from the state bar association for his pro bono work. Bricker embraced interests from bicycling and sailing to art, music, theater and performance art, especially puppet shows. He took up painting and drawing in his 40s and progressed from barely recognizable bananas to credible self-portraits, albeit ones with pearls and hoop earrings. His work was exhibited at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. He loved to travel, explore new places and other cultures; he loved Paris most of all, but Rome was rivaling Paris for his affections. He encouraged others, relentlessly, to travel. The last 13 years were a challenging medical journey that he faced with amazing strength, courage, and grace. He is survived by his wife, Tonja Orr; his brother, Griff Lavik (Mary Jo) and his nephews Vance and Michael Orr. A celebration of Bricker's life and all that he loved is planned for the near future.