Avery Knight Blankfort

Avery Knight Blankfort, age 12, of Mill Valley, California died on February 24, 2021. She was born August 26, 2008 and is survived by her devoted and loving sister, Gray Selix Blankfort; her mother, Naomi Jane Gray; her father, Todd Selix Blankfort; and her beloved dog, Daisy Socks.

Avery had a big heart. She adored her sister. She loved her friends fiercely and always sought to lift them up. She believed passionately in equality for girls and women. She loved animals, especially owls and sharks, and wanted to be a marine biologist.

Avery demonstrated a lively intellectual curiosity. On an owl-watching hike in Muir Woods at age eight, she had the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet. She chose the biggest one and thrilled in identifying the many skeletons it contained. In first grade, when tasked with selecting an animal to study in preparation for a visit to the San Francisco Zoo, she chose the hairy tarantula, because “they’re cool.” She spent most of a 2018 tour of Westminster Abbey jumping up and down with her hand in the air, eager to answer questions posed.

Avery excelled at tennis and skiing. She exhibited a daredevil spirit and relished terrifying her parents with tree-skiing exploits. She was a ruthless competitor with an uncanny ability to win at board games, and remains the family Monopoly champion. She loved dance, music, art, and Minecraft.

Avery possessed mischievous sense humor and lit every with her vivacious and sharp wit. She her mind, often delightfully in ways ought not be printed obituary.

Her family loves is proud of her.

Due to Covid, the family will be holding a private service at Fernwood Cemetery in Mill Valley. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rocket Dog Rescue in San Francisco: https://www.rocketdog rescue.org/donate/avery/. a of room smile spoke and that in an

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