Donald Avery ’65

Don died Sept. 18, 2022, in Redmond, Wash., following a long illness.

A native of Elmhurst, Ill., Don graduated as salutatorian at York Community High School, where he played trombone in the band. At Princeton, he majored in economics with a concentration in Russian studies and played in marching, concert, and jazz bands and the Triangle orchestra. Don took his meals at Terrace Club and graduated magna cum laude before heading to Harvard Law School.

Don pursued his lifelong love of trains working at Amtrak and as a longtime partner at DC law firm Slover & Loftus. He continued playing trombone and enjoyed singing in several choirs, tinkering with computers, and recording video of his travels around the globe. He enjoyed a 30-year unbroken streak of daily jogging/walking with his late wife, Rosemary (Vassar ’67), and successfully completed several marathons.

Don will be remembered for his caring nature and willingness to help fellow students, mentor younger attorneys, and serve his church and community. We will miss his amazing intellect and sharp sense of humor (including many atrocious puns).

Don is survived by three sons Bill ’98 s’98, James, and John, and four grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.