Avery was a kind-hearted, sensitive, and extremely intelligent 13-year-old boy who never met a LEGO he did not like! He was funny, quick-witted, and was always ready with a factoid. He had a laugh that was amazing and infectious. He loved to doodle, tinker, and take apart things. He dreamt of being an astronaut or engineer. He was an adventurous foodie, like LEGOs, there wasn't a seafood he did not love. He ate raw oysters like a champ. Like any teenager, he loved a good old quarter-pounder, boba, and all things coffee.

He loved adventures, going boating, shooting, swimming, and camping. The beach and mountains were some of his favorite places.

Avery liked to try new things, and even if he was not the best at something, he never gave up. Most recently, he started playing baseball, and he loved it. For those who were lucky enough to get the chance to witness, he was a great dancer and loved music.

Above all, Avery adored his family and friends, and he had a lot of both. He loved his mom, dad, and grandparents with all his heart. His older brother Elliott was the world to him, and his cousins were his superheroes. He was loved and adored by his many aunts and uncles.  He had the most amazing group of friends, every one of them as unique and beautiful as he. He will be deeply missed by many.

A Visitation will be held from 10:30am to 11:30am, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Evans Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Procession will begin at 11:45am and proceed to Grand View Cemetery in Anacortes, for a Graveside Service at 12:00 noon. Following the graveside, a Reception will be held at the Croatian Cultural Center, 801 - 5th Street, Anacortes.

To share memories of Avery, please sign his online guest register and bookmark this link to check for updates: https://www.evanschapel.com/obituary/avery-rice Arrangements were in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes and the San Juans.