Birth date: Sep 8, 1945 Death date: Mar 1, 2012
Wallace Ross Ansteth Gone to Hot Rod Heaven Wally was born Sept. 8, 1945, and passed away March 1, 2012. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. Wally fought a long, hard battle with cancer. Wally started working as a youn Read Obituary
Colleen and family: Kay and I were very saddened to hear of the passing of Wally! Although we didn't know y'all very long, we have very warm thoughts of you both. Seeing you at Dr. Liao's office was always a pleasure to both of us and I can still hear Wally saying to us: "Hi kids"! All our love to you.
Tim and Kay Scott##imported-begin##Kay and Tim Scott##imported-end##
I grew up with Wally in the late 50's and 60's. He was a good friend. I remember him teaching me how to drive his car. It was a stick shift and I had trouble getting it in second gear. With Wall's help I improved. Wally lived with his grandmother at the time. All of us would hang out there. When you went into Wally's bedroom, on the right hand side, on the floor, were two stacks of Hot Rod magazines. We would look at them and talk and dream about are future cars. Wall's pride and joy was in his grandmother's garage. It was a 1936 Ford Victoria. Wally would sit in his car and me, Gary Gilman, and Dave Adams would push the car out of the garage and then back into the garage several times. Wally wanted the feel of driving his dream car. Also he saved gas. The car had no engine. Other than Gary's paper route, Wally was the first to get a real job. He worked part time at a gas station on Center St. All four of us would hang out there. When there were to many car that need gas we would all help Wally.
The last time I saw Wally was in the mid 60's when I came home on leave from the Navy. He will be missed. He was a good friend.
I know if GOD'S chariot ever broke down, he will have a good person there to fix it.##imported-begin##leonard grout##imported-end##
I am sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in these words: “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away†(Rev. 21:4)##imported-begin##Juanita Sewer##imported-end##
Colleen, Jen, and Joe my friend I am so sorry for your loss. As kids we idolized Wally and his cars. The 69’ Charger or 30’ Chevy were unforgettable. We dreamed of driving those awesome displays of pure american power but just looking at them fired up the imagination. Wally will be greatly missed; my thoughts are with the Ansteth family.
Travis##imported-begin##Travis Evans##imported-end##
Wally was a really special person and will be greatly missed. We met him when he attended one of the many shows that our car club (Knights of the 99) put on every April back in the 90's. He left a very positive impression on all that met him. We didn't know him that well, but we are very sorry to hear of his passing. We hope that Wally is at peace now, with no pain. Remember that your many memories and support from family and friends, will help you through this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Vroom, Vroom -- Wally. Fellow Cruisers -- Jim and Kerry Bernethy##imported-begin##Jim and Kerry Bernethy##imported-end##
Uncle Wally, a man I adored so much when I was younger, and a man I truly admired as I grew to an adult. His love for his family was everlasting and one of his greatest showcases. His passion for cars was endearing. His fight with Cancer, a captivating demonstration of courage and strength. Its a great honor for many just to have known him, but it meant even more to be considered his family.
R.I.P. Uncle Wally##imported-begin##Sabrina Donaldson##imported-end##
R.i.p uncle wally you are greatly missed. We love you and hope that your having a good time in heaven living your new life cancer and pain free.##imported-begin##Bryan Wagner##imported-end##
Dear Ansteth Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. If ever there was a man who absolutely adored his family, it was Wally. He truly lived for you all. It's what I remember most about Wally, his love, support and belief in his family. Wally will always have a special place in our hearts. Bless you all.
Jeff, Patti and boys##imported-begin##Jeff and Patti Stacy##imported-end##
Colleen and family, our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We all loved Wally. He loved his family so much and was so proud of each of the grandchildren when he came in. He talked of them often and brought all that rolled coin in to deposit for them. He fought a hard battle and is now in a better place. We will all miss him a lot. We love all of you!##imported-begin##Sandy Werner and Staff at 1st Security Bank##imported-end##
May you RIP my dear brother in law you left us at too early of an age. But you are at peace now and no more suffering. You fought the best fight i have ever seen,and you just got tired. I always told you had nine lives and you did. we have such good memories and that is what will keep us going. we have laughed and we have cried. My fondest memory of you was when you came to california to my retirement party that was such a mess. and you said its ok i really came to go with don to pleasanton and you just laughed your head off. You and don always had such good time going to the car show and not just one three and four a day that is really a determination. We will miss your smile and joking. we will always love you. Your sister in law and brother in law.##imported-begin##Don&Dianne##imported-end##
