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Laura Kesser Obituary

Laura Ilene Kesser
Virginia Beach - Laura Ilene Kesser, 52, of the 4900 block of Lauderdale Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, in Virginia Beach. She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and was preceded in death by her husband Jeffrey Haspel.
Laura went to Norfolk public schools and graduated from Old Dominion University in 1982 with honors. She was a most successful mortgage broker and earned a spot in the top award circles both locally and nationally. She was known for her diligence, her integrity, her knowledge of the field and her willingness to go the extra mile for all of her clients. Laura worked most recently with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Company, Virginia Beach for the past 4 years as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer. She was a member of Ohef Sholom Temple, the Chesapeake Beach Civic League and many other civic and professional organizations
Laura was a member of the Chicks Beach family for over 20 years. She was a generous soul who never met a person she didn't make one of her own. Laura's home was always open to her friends for whatever the occasion. She was a loving human being who shared her many gifts with all who needed a kind word or helping hand. Laura enjoyed the beach life, she enjoyed the people, and she was a vital part of the community.
She will be missed by her parents, Dr. Howard and Arlene Berman Kesser, her sister, Sharon Kesser Laderberg and husband Bruce, all of Norfolk, her nephews and nieces, Jodi, Danny, Kevin and Beth and a host of many loving family members and friends. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, friend and our fervent hope is that she is at peace.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Temple Israel, 7255 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA. . Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg, Rabbi Michael Panitz and Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin will officiate.
The family will sit Shiva at Harbor's Edge, One Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA on Sunday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM and on Monday and Tuesday from 3:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen, Tidewater Affiliate, 5295 Greenwich Road, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk chapel is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 14, 2012.
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I think about you often. You were such a good friend. You are dearly missed.

Greg Garner

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December 9, 2021

My Dearest Laura, we have missed your sweet smile and daily interaction with you over the years since your passing. I wish so much you were still here with us physically, however, you are in our hearts daily. Everyone I look out our window I think about you. I hope you are at peace my friend. We love you. Cathy and Bill ❤

Cathy Baber

December 8, 2019

Laura my friend, I'm really not sure what to say other than I truly miss you so much. I will never know why and never understand why. The past year just was not the same with out our beautiful Laura. God bless you and all of your friends. Tell Jeff and Major we miss them also. Until we meet again and we will, I so miss you and love you.

Michael Huffman

December 10, 2013

Just heard. You were a friend. And a great person. Rest in peace.

Bernard Flint

August 8, 2013

Hello my friend....

July 3, 2013

So sad you are gone. I remember the good times we had. You were always such a free spirit and I looked up to you. I know you are a angle now looking out for everyone. R.I.P Love You!!
So sorry to the family.

Andrea Walter

June 30, 2013

I just found out you are gone. I have called your house and left messages over the last 6-7 months and told Andy it was not like you to not call me back. Now I know why. I will miss hearing that great laugh of yours. I will see you agin in a later time. RIP My condolences to your entire family.
Love, Linda and Andy Walter

linda walter

June 30, 2013

Its my birthday and you are not here with me to celibrate as you always did.I so miss you and LUV you for ever.PLZ tell Jeff and Major I said hi and miss them also....

Michael Huffman

June 21, 2013

Hi baby the beach just isnt the same with out your smiling beautiful face..We Luv you...

Michael Huffman

June 15, 2013

Just wanted to say HI,LUV ya miss ya...

Michael Huffman

June 9, 2013

Laura, you are on my mind today. I miss you terribly! What I wouldn't give to hear your laugh! Tinka misses her aunt lolly.

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Happy Birthday my friend, we miss and LOVE you.....

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blowing you a kiss and hug... i know you can feel it.. send one back if you beleive you can!!!

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March 17, 2013

Thinking of you and praying for your family. I miss you so much. You where a beautiful free spirit. Can't catch a butterfly. That's they way I have to look at your spirit. You ran free and did it your way. Iam better to gotten to have captured time with you. Miss you.

Tracey Hall

March 16, 2013

Hello my friend,Karin and I were just thinking about you.Luv ya and miss you so very much....

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thinking about you a lot lately.....miss you!

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February 10, 2013

Karin and I were just thinking about you.I hope you are warm baby.Talk to you soon,please say hi to Jeff and Major for us.Miss you so much...LU

Michael Huffman

February 9, 2013

My heart an Prayers go out to the family at this time. She was a beautiful person.... Sandra Simmons

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you have always been in my heart,little sister. now my guardian angel...love always

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February 3, 2013

I've lit 52 Candles for you one for each of your Birthdays.

I miss you so much and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Good Bye Sweetie.

Richard

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We so miss you..

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January 17, 2013

I am so saddened to learn today of Laura's passing last month. She was our mortgage broker on every home lending transaction. I recommended her to all and friends she worked with always raved, as I did, about her and her work. But that just doesn't explain how much she meant to me. Laura was instantly family. Her unique, loving, caring personality drew me to her so much. Laura was my friend. To Laura's family and close friends, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

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Miss you, beautiful woman. I will never forget you. Never.

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I have known Laura since 1997 when she helped me with my first home. Her hard work impressed me in knowing that I would follow her wherever she went - I believe in loyalty to true people like Laura. She was currently working on my refinance loan when I found out this news of her passing. I am so saddened to see that I've lost an amazingly talented woman in the industry but I loved also calling her my friend. I pray that you are resting in peace and may your family find peace in knowing how much you touched so many lives.

Theresa and John Tumber

December 24, 2012

I cleaned Laura and Jeff's house and loved them both dearly.Laura sold us our beautiful house in May.What a precious soul.You were one of a kind.We will miss you. Rest in peace my sweet girl.XOXO

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December 23, 2012

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you will be in my heart always

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December 20, 2012

Laura was a beautiful person! She had a heart of gold. She was one of my greatest mentors. She put others first and always exhibited compassion, generosity, and kindness. Impeccable would be an understatement to describe her work ethic. She was extremely personable and could light up a room. She would always ask me "how's the baby", as we both shared a love for our dog. Laura referred to me as her little brother. I could not have asked for a better big sister. I am blessed to have known you professionally and personally. My prayers are with you, your friends, and family. LOVE YA LAURA!

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