BORN

1924

DIED

2012

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Paul A. Ansley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 24, 2012.

Paul Albertus Ansley of Kersey passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Greeley. He was born March 16, 1924 to William Evan and Dora (Walker) Ansley at the family ranch near Haswell, Colorado. While growing up he attended a one room school house until 8th grade, at which tme he started working full time between the home ranch and Rush Creek Ranch, north of the home place.
Paul married Ethel R. Larrew on May 21, 1945 in Garden City, Kansas. After marriage they owned and operated ranches in Haswell, Karval, Fairplay, and Orchard, Colorado. Paul loved all aspects of ranching. The ranch in Orchard was sold in 1989, moving to Kersey to retire, but retirement was far from his mind. Paul traveled around, helping his sons on their ranches for over a decade, before ill health forced him to stay closer to home. He stayed busy in his "free" time collecting pop cans off the side of the road. Paul knew no stranger, telling stories and visiting with anyone. Above all was his love for his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; daughters, Charlotte Hansen of Monument, and Pamela Rucker (Rick) of Buena Vista, Colorado; sons, Chet Ansley (Stephanie) of Hemingford, Nebraska, Rod Ansley (Sandy) of Seneca, Nebraska, Den Ansley (Rona) of Lemoyne, Nebraska and Scott Ansley (Tawanna) of Harrisburg, Nebraska and a nephew raised like a son, Mike Herrell of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brothers, George Ansley (Cora) and David Ansley (Lucille) all of Haswell, Colorado; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William Ansley, granddaughter, Melanie Ansley and a son-in-law, Ron Hansen.
Celebration of Life service 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012 at Stoddard Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Colorado or Caring Hearts, or a charity of your choice in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634.

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March 20, 2012

Rita Dorward

Dear Pam, and the entire Ansley family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I have very fond memories of your ranch in Fairplay. And I know you dearly miss him. My dad, Dale Hamilton, always thought so highly of Paul and the boys, and still does. May God's peace be with you all. Rita (Hamilton)

March 1, 2012

To Aunt Ethel and family, We are so sorry and sending our love and prayers. I always respected Uncle Paul he was a great person, and Uncle


Ruth and Jack Owens (Colo Springs, Colo)

March 1, 2012

Tucker

Dear Paul I know you are in Heaven. I love and miss you. I will miss picking up cans with you. I've known you since I was two and life without you will be hard. Love Tucker

February 29, 2012

Rhonda Knoop

My deepest sympathy to the Ansley family. My prayer is that God comfort you and give you peace at this time of loss and sorrow.

February 29, 2012

S.C.

Dear Ansley Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Paul. May you find consolation in the fond memories of your dear one along with comfort from the Most High-for “He is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.” –Psalm 147:3

February 28, 2012

Jim Howell

To the Ansley family, I have fond memories of Paul during my many hunting trips on the K-4 ranch. Paul was a good man and will be truly missed.

Jim and Bob Howell (Denver)

February 28, 2012

Marty Waite

Dear Charlotte & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, but I understand he had been going through a very difficult time for quite a while. Your Dad was such a sweet man, despite the fact he loved to tease me on the rare occasions when we saw each other. I never saw him without a smile on his face. He was a wonderful man, who will be missed by many, many people. You, your Mom and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please give my love to all, especially to your Mom and Pam.
Love, Marty

February 28, 2012

Roy Herrell

Aunt Ethel and family I am so sorry for your loss Uncle Paul will be missed. It has been a long time since we have all been together as a family. I have to say some of my greatest memories was going to aunt Ethel and uncle Pauls when they lived in fairplay on the ranch and hanging with all of the kids ridding horses, fishing and climbing in the barns. I do miss all of you. Love Roy and Jennifer Herrell

February 28, 2012

Ron & Vickie Roberts

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. He was a good man that will be missed.
Ron & Vickie Roberts

February 28, 2012

Troy and Jodi Freauff

To the Ansley family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of such a special man. Troy and I both remember going to the Orchard ranch and seeing Paul. What an example of a hard worker he was!!! We will miss waving to him on Hwy 34 and recalling fond memories whenever we passed him there! Love, Troy and Jodi Freauff

February 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Ansley clan. A ranching heritage is a grand thing.

Bob and DeAnna Wright, Capron Oklahoma

February 27, 2012

Dear Aunt Ethel, Char and families: Uncle Paul will be deeply missed, he was such a wonderful man. Visiting Aunt Ethel and Uncle Paul's ranch definitely made the summer trips to Colorado memorable. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Love, Sandy Robson, St. Louis, MO

February 27, 2012

Wayne and Dee Ann Midcap

Our hearts go out to Paul's family! He left quite a legacy, you can see it in his family! We will miss honking and waving to him on Hwy 34! May the fond memories you have made with him get you through the days and weeks ahead!
Love, Wayne and Dee Ann Midcap

February 27, 2012

Ansley family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Paul was a fine man and will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and Prayers! Deb and Dave Whitted

February 27, 2012

Char,
We are with you and your family in thought and prayer. The love, the memories and the joy you shared will see you through.
Love you!
Mary Lee & Don

February 27, 2012

Jack Tryon

To the Ansley Family

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you during this time and help heal your pain..

The Tryon family

February 26, 2012

Betsy Elfring

Char, we at work our thinking of you and sending you our support and love, may this difficult time be eased by the love of those around your family, take care, Betsy.

February 24, 2012

Teri (Ethel Mae) Van Huss & Don Wallace

Aunt Ethel and family,

I don't remember when I last saw Uncle Paul, but it was probably on one of those summer trips to Colorado that Linda mentioned. He kept us all laughing and was such fun to be around. He was truly one of the good guys. Love and sympathy to you and the rest of the family.

February 24, 2012

Larry & Ida Hansen

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul was a fine man and will be missed. We enjoyed his quick wit and dry sense of humor. Larry enjoyed their visits and I learned very quickly when Larry wanted to stop and visit with Paul at Zak's for just a minute, it was never a minute, and it was best if he took me home as the visits usually lasted at least an hour or so. We are thinking of you and again you are in our prayers. Larry and Ida

February 24, 2012

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February 24, 2012

Linda & David Pottier

Aunt Ethel,Char,Chet,Rod,Den,Scott,Pam and Mike:
Some of my fondest childhood memories were traveling from Kansas to Aunt Ethel & Uncle Paul's ranch. We were always kept guessing by Uncle Paul's deadpan sense of humor. We soon realized that he and the older boys were masters at spinning a yarn or two. We haven't visited for many, many years but I'm sure he and the boys only got better at it as time went on. Love and deepest sorrow in your time of great loss.

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