Averill’s daughter Jen and I have talked about her dad’s passing. She has asked me to post the following:

We mourn the passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of our longtime friend and pilot, Averill J. Strasser. Since 1981 when he purchased his first glider, flying remained one of the most important and lasting passions in his life. He spent nearly every flyable weekend for decades taking off (and/or watching windsocks and weather) from one of the launch areas in the mountains of the greater Los Angeles area. He served the local soaring society for many years as a pro bono attorney, and for the last 25-30 years, he called Crestline, CA his home. He thoroughly embraced mountain living and the opportunity to be ready to fly at a moment’s notice after retirement.

Averill was a noted humanitarian, Peace Corps volunteer, civil and mechanical engineer, Beverly Hills attorney, author/instructor in trading, and even a gymnast. Nearly 20 years ago he co-founded Water Charity with his son and ran the organization day-to-day to successfully bring clean water and sanitation to more than 85 countries around the world with appropriate technology and local engagement. An avid runner, swimmer, skier, rock climber, pickleball player, ham radio operator, guitar and saxophone player… Averill J. Strasser loved life, learning, fitness, and making this world a better place. Taken too soon, he is survived by his two children Jason Strasser and Jennifer Strasser McIntosh. His celebration of life will be in Lake Arrowhead, CA on October 27th. Close friends should RSVP for the private event, but the memorial concert is free to all beginning around 2:30pm. Join us in honoring a truly incredible human being!