Ashton Cole Anderson

Whether one has met Ashton just once or known him for years, all can agree Ashton was indeed one-of-kind. Here are a few things about him that most of you already know, and for others, may come as a surprise:

• First and foremost – Ashton loved being surrounded by his friends!

• He loved gaming on Xbox with gamertag: youngchizzle (live on youngchizzle…live on).

• He loved his hair, his jewelry, and his yellow Vans backpack.

• He was enamored by unique muscle cars especially the El Camino. When I (mom) said they were the ugliest cars ever made, he knew he had to have one.

• He was incredibly passionate for all kinds of music - especially Blues, Jazz, and LA BR Hip-Hop.

• He loved the bass guitar and would gladly give you 101 reasons why the bass was far superior to its acoustic counterpart. I might be biased as his mom, but my goodness, my son could play.

• Ashton believed the best way to cook eggs was over a campfire in the woods.

• He thought naps were best taken in a hammock under a shady oak tree.

• He loved playing baseball as a kid because he had the two best coaches in the world – Coach Jimmy and Coach Daddy.

• Ashton found peace and tranquility strolling through Abby’s family pasture, building his secret hide-out in the woods, and jumping off the rope swing he crafted at the bayou.

• He loved fishing for bass in the backyard then walking down to the bridge to load up on blue gill. Collin and Ashton called it,”rippin’ lips.”

• He loved his pets: Carly, Mr. Squirrel, Homie, Pepper, Johnny, and Hot Dog (baby catfish) until he ate Stupid (goldfish).

• He loved anything that could breathe air or flourish in soil. Gardening became his passion (thank you BoBo).

• Ashton didn’t care for the type of weeds that grew in his garden but did have a fondness for the variety one could buy.

Ashton was preceded in death by:

Great-Grandparents:

• Harry Anderson & Naoma Font Anderson (Parents of Grandfather, Gary Eugene Anderson)

• Paul Vallaroutto & Jenni Milioto Vallaroutto (Parents of Grandmother, Judy Vallaroutto Anderson)

• Louis Patrick Ryan & Mildred Murphy Ryan (Parents of Grandfather Louis Victor Ryan)

• Albert Philip LeBlanc & Doris Gillen LeBlanc (Parents of Grandmother Sandra May LeBlanc Ryan)

A Great Uncle and a Great Aunt:

• Joe “JC” Vallaroutto

• Marilyn LeBlanc Horne

Ashton is survived by his:

Parents:

• Robert Edward Anderson & Regina “Sunny” Ryan Anderson

Big Brother:

• Austin Kelly Anderson (brother)

Grandparents:

• Louis Victor Ryan

• Sandra May Leblanc Ryan

• Gary Eugene Anderson

• Judy Vallaroutto Anderson

In lieu of flowers:

Please consider planting something green in your own yard. Ashton’s recommendations would include sunflowers, an oak tree, or perhaps an exotic jalapeño pepper plant. As you stand over your new plant with water hose in hand, please take a moment to converse with Ashton…for he will be standing right by your side.

• A tree can be planted in remembrance of Ashton through the Arbor Day Foundation. For more information, visit shop.arborday.org.

• Ashton also had a favorite non-profit organization – The Voice of the Wetlands (VOW). When he was young, we toured the wetlands by helicopter. It was an eye-opening experience to the troubles that plague Mother Earth right in our backyard. He went on to volunteer by the side of his father, Un-Yawn, and the Benoit Brothers cooking turkey legs and stirring the rice pot for the annual VOW Festival. The multiday, concert event was such a great time for our family and really paved the way for Ashton’s passion for conservationism, charity work, and food & music found only in southern LA. The festival takes place annually on or around Ashton’s Birthday. Mark your calendars now for October 2023, so we can all gather in celebration of Ashton’s beautiful soul in a place I know he would want to be. To learn more about VOW, please visit voiceofthewetlands.org. Donations made in Ashton’s honor, can be mailed to:

Voice of the Wetlands

P.O. Box 20277

Houma, LA 70360 (Thank you Tab and Un-Yawn for the address)

Robert and I would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Mrs. Mancuso, Abby, and the guys. Your love, support, and rock-solid friendship pulled Ashton through the toughest of times. Now, y’all are hard at work pulling us through ours. For all you have done and continue to do, we offer our eternal gratitude. Also, we would like to thank Aaron Armand, Business Manager at Procoat LLC, for always encouraging Ashton to do his best and rewarding him for his hard work and dedication. Aaron instilled a deep sense of pride in Ashton that motivated him to step up his game in all areas of his life.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm followed by special words of remembrance from special friends and family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Anderson family.