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Douglas James Avery, 75, a lifelong resident of Skagit Valley, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
He was born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Anacortes to Warren and Lucille (Whitney) Avery. Doug spent the summers working in agriculture and graduated from La Conner High School in 1967. After graduation he worked on tugboats, then at Nelson Lumber until he began his building career, eventually retiring after 25 years of owning Avery Builders.
Doug played any and all sports, loved a good party, and found humor everywhere. His love of sports carried into adulthood where...
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