Brett Lafving

Brett D. Lafving NORFOLK - Brett David Lafving, Architect AIA, 50, passed away peacefully in the early evening of Nov. 17, 2008, after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born in El Paso, Texas, and resided there until graduating from high school. Brett attended five universities and acquired an undergraduate degree in architecture and philosophy, and a graduate degree in urban design and planning. After attending Columbia University, Brett worked in various offices in Manhattan and established a private practice with his wife in El Paso before moving to Norfolk in 1996, where he worked for CMSS Architects of Virginia Beach for the past 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Sharon R. Turner; daughters, Caitlin Erika Turner-Lafving, and Alexis Christine Turner- Lafving; mother, Barbara J. Lafving; nephew, Brandon D. Lafving and his daughter Mara; nieces, Bridgette D. Lafving and her son Josh and Brittany D. Lafving; aunt, Judy Carr and her daughter Casey; great aunt, Ruby Landwer and her daughters, Jaclyn and Janet; cousins, Mike Smith and Mikki Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Herschel Lafving; brother, Brian Douglas Lafving; and sister, Brenda Dee Lafving. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. Contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society on his behalf. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com.