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Andrew Ansley Obituary
1984 - 2018
Andrew Joseph "Andy" Ansley, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Arizona of a motor vehicle accident. Andy graduated from Dublin Scioto High School in 2003 where he was an active member of the football team, baseball team and symphonic band. He was a Sergeant in the Ohio Army National Guard serving from 2003-2010 and was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. Andy held degrees from The Ohio State University, Ashland University, and Arizona State University. He currently taught 7th and 8th grade students at Shea Middle School, Paradise Valley School District, AZ and was previously employed at Desert Ridge Junior High, Gilbert Public Schools, AZ. In addition to teaching he also enjoyed working at Frys Food and Drug in Phoenix (a division of Kroger). He enjoyed teaching his students, playing chess, golfing, fishing and being with family and friends but was most happy spending time with his daughter Julie. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents William and Josephine Ansley and maternal grandmother Erma Collins. Andy is survived by his beloved daughter, Julie Ann, age 4 and her mother, Laura Ansley of Scottsdale, AZ; father and step-mother, William M. and Kim Ansley of Columbus, OH; mother, Sondra Reed of Elida, OH; sister, Kayla Butler of Brisbane, CA; brothers, William D. (Erica) Ansley of Dublin, OH, Thomas P. Ansley of Columbus, OH; and nephews, Nicholas and Diego Ansley of Dublin, OH. Andy is also survived by step-maternal grandparents, Sheila and Phillip McClain of Lore City, OH; maternal grandfather, Elmer Collins of Lima, OH; cousins, aunts, uncles and many family and friends who cared for him. The family will welcome all, for calling hours, the evening of Monday, April 2, 2018, from 6-8pm at the Schoedinger Funeral Service, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, Ohio, 43085. Funeral services will be conducted at the Belle Center United Methodist Church, 202 E. Main St., Belle Center, Ohio, 43310 on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11am, there will be a calling hour from 10-11am prior to service. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center, Ohio directly after the funeral. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Belle Center United Methodist Church community hall (same location as above). In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made by check at any of the funeral service venues or any Chase Bank. Make checks payable to Julie A. Ansley, memo line Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.
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Gabriel Contreras Meza
January 24, 2024
I was a former student of Mr.Ansley and he was a great teacher who taught us about if I remember correctly science and history at Shea middle school and some things about MREs. He once brought us some MREs and they were delicious and he also taught us about Tabasco bomb it was really funny but it stung my nose because it's spicy. Though it has been around 6 years since his death I remember him fondly because he would tell me jokes and taught me about discipline as well so I am grateful that I had a teacher like him and I will never really forget him because he was the best teacher I had.
I will not forget you Mr Ansley because you taught me well.
Sincerely Gabriel Contreras meza
Jessie Patterson
November 11, 2021
I was one of Andrew´s students in the special Ed class he taught at desert ridge jr high for my 7th and 8th grade years in jr high. He was the absolute best and most kind hearted person I ever knew and still is to me. I was sitting in class in my senior year of high school when one of my classmates that had him as a teacher as well told me the news that Andrew had passed away from a car accident and i honestly was crying most of the day and even came home crying to my parents because we all were very fond of him. I should´ve kept in touch with him. I did keep in touch with him my 9th grade year in high school but after I guess I just didn´t and I was so dumb not to keep in touch. Im so sorry Mr. Ansley that you were taken way to soon. Love and miss you. And I wish it was me up there instead of you.
Jacquelyn Whitney
March 3, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of a great teacher. My son Steven Whitney was his student @ desert shadow jr high. We are very sorry and wish much love from Steven Whitney (student )and the Whitney family
March 21, 2019
we all miss you so much
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April 22, 2018
Bill,
I am very sorry about your loss of Andrew. Eric called me when he got word and I missed it in the Dispatch. Both of your kids were wonderful watching them grow up with Eric and playing ball together.
Of course, I often saw Andrew at Krogers. Being a Vet I amsure made you feel very special. Besides myself, my dad and his five brothers were all Vets of the Military. If this note catches up with you, please give me a call at 614 578 5120.
Gary Rountree
The Compassionate Friends
March 31, 2018
Dear Ansley Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
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www.tcfcolumbus.org
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Daniels Family
March 30, 2018
We are offering our deepest sympathies to you all. May your precious memories always bring you some comfort. And may the "God who Peace help you through this difficult time ".
Christine Foulke
March 30, 2018
Prayers and thoughts of comfort for Andy's loved ones. Great memories of Andy when we worked together during his high school years.
Madge (Mabrey) Battles
March 30, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 30, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. Our loving God promises to give you the strength and comfort you will need to endure and cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. Isa. 40:29.41:10,13.
March 30, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
KWS 1Pet 5:7
March 30, 2018
Offering my sincere condolences to the Ansley family. May you find peace at this time, in the God of comfort; for he cares for you
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