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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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What were Donald's favorite ways to exercise?
Taking his dogs to the dog park, or laying in bed with a cigarette.
Taking his dogs to the dog park, or laying in bed with a cigarette.
Taking his dogs to the dog park, or laying in bed with a cigarette.
What were Donald's favorite sports teams?
49ers
49ers
49ers
What were Donald's favorite songs or musical artists?
Edith Piaf, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Dolly Parton
Edith Piaf, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Dolly Parton
Edith Piaf, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Dolly Parton
What were Donald's favorite books?
John Updike, Ayn Rand, Salmon Rushdie.
John Updike, Ayn Rand, Salmon Rushdie.
John Updike, Ayn Rand, Salmon Rushdie.

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Born

January 12th, 1940
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Passed away

March 20th, 2025
Menlo Park, CA

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Cause of death

Cerebral Aneurysm

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Alta Mesa Memorial Park

695 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Alta Mesa Memorial Park
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