Heather Ellen Morstain (Lam), 75, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on August 19, 2026 in Bolivia, NC.  She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Heather was born in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, on October 7, 1950, to Dr. and Mrs. Gene N. Lam.  As a self-described “Army brat”, Heather spent her childhood moving from Hawaii to Georgia and many locations in between.  In 1966, her family settled in Virginia Beach, VA.  Heather was part of the 2^nd graduating class of First Colonial High School before continuing her education at Longwood University.  She enjoyed a career with the Virginia Beach Police Department from 1975-2007.  Like her mother, Heather was a life-long “crafter and artesian” who has crocheted thousands of blankets, Christmas ornaments, and cross-stitched a variety of keepsakes for family and friends over the past 50 years.

Heather is survived by her husband of more than 30 years, David Morstain of Virginia Beach, VA; her mother, June M. Lam of Virginia Beach, VA; her daughter, Kelsie L. Costner of Southport, NC; granddaughter, Taylor Stone (Brandon) of Bolivia, NC; grandson, Ryan Costner of Greenville, NC; great-granddaughter, Parker Blaire Stone of Bolivia, NC; her siblings (David Lam, Holly Wells, and Dana Lam) as well as many loving nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Gene N. Lam.

A Celebration of Heather’s life will be held in Southport, NC at Brunswick Funeral Service Southport/Supply Chapel (3479 Southport Supply Rd NE, Bolivia, NC  28422) on October 3, 2026, at 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SECU Brunswick Hospice House, Bolivia, NC.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family through Brunswick Funeral Service website.