Obituary
Donald Davis Avary passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, following an aneurysm. He was surrounded by family and loved ones and passed as twilight fell on the vernal equinox—a poetic farewell befitting a life lived with passion and intellect.
Born on January 12, 1940, in Rio de Janeiro to Edwin (Ned) Davis Avary and Nancy Roberts Avary, Donald was the youngest of three children, joining his brother …
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Donald Davis Avary — Don — will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sobhini and I first met years ago as neighbors …
Donald Davis Avary — Don — will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sobhini and I first met yea…
Donald Davis Avary — Don — will always hold a special place in m…
Donald Davis Avary will always be nicknamed "Dad" in my head & my heart due to our many impromptu phone greetings facil…
Donald Davis Avary will always be nicknamed "Dad" in my head & my heart due to our many impromptu p…
Donald Davis Avary will always be nicknamed "Dad" in my head & m…
Don was a Special Friend, We were in Vietnam and talked about his F4 missions over North Vietnam and my Helicopter com…
Don was a Special Friend, We were in Vietnam and talked about his F4 missions over North Vietnam a…
Don was a Special Friend, We were in Vietnam and talked about h…
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Cerebral Aneurysm
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