Frances Aanstoos
July 30, 1923 ~ January 6, 2010
Frances Aanstoos of Vienna, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 peacefully at her home. She was a resident of Vienna for 40 years. Predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Anthony Matthew Aanstoos & by her son Stephen. She is survived by seven children: Chris, Tom, Jim, Larry, Toni, Mark their spouses, Amy Pence, Joan Cass, Sarah Rajala, Belen, Joe Nickerson, Meredith, & Duncan Hughes; & eight grandchildren. She was sister to Josephina Peiffer & the late Mary Ann Miller, both of South Bend, Indiana. Fran was a graduate of St. Mary's College of Notre Dame, Indiana, where she majored in speech & journalism. She taught speech & drama & directed plays for many years & had a very successful career in real estate for over 35 years.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Catholic Charities USA or to a charity of your choice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Catholic Charities USA or to a charity of your choice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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my sincerce condolences to the Aanstoos family. Your mother was a wonderful lady & a fantstic mother. I always admired her & your father for rasing 8 sucessful & smart children. The closeness & the way you were raised was so AMAZING. i learned from her son larry how a family should be, & tried to teach my children as well. The few ocassions that i had to be at family events will forever be cherrished memories in my heart, as well as my kids. The loss of a mom is the hardest thing i have ever known in my life,as i have recently lost my mother as well.Although the last few months were the most difficult,to watch them slip away, knowing that you were there for her should be of some comfort. The best thing is NOTHING OR NO ONE, can ever take what is in each & everyone of your hearts for now & forever. My deepest smypathy & condolences for you all……God bless…. with all our love … THE STRAWSER FAMILY
Ed and Marie Ferris were great friends in Maryland of your Mother and Father. Marie just passed away at age 97 on 7 Dec 2009 in San Antonio. Our Father Ed still lives in San Antonio, and is doing “OK” at age 97. All the Ferris sons and family share your sorrow in the loss of your Mom. My Uncle Joe McCoy (Marie’s brother, of Potomac, MD) passed along the news with a copy of the obit. Sincerely, Mike, Pat, Dan and Tim Ferris – and Dad – Ed.
Toni and Cousins, I just want you to know, that my most heartfelt wishes and prayers are with Aunt Fran and all of you. She and our Uncle Matt were the consumate Catholics, and really very smart, cool, vibrant and engaging people. And they were beautiful for each other, just as Uncle Matt’s brother Ted was for our Mom. I think we all benefitted from their time-honored family love and bond. I will always treasure the pleasant memories of Aunt Fran and Uncle Matt over the years, most recently in Wiliamsburg at the awesome “Aanstoos Family Reunion” where we all had a glorious long 4th of July Family weekend together! I will always remember them both in particular for that, and I will rejoice knowing they are sharing their beauty and love still and always in Heaven. I cannot think about Aunt Fran without thinking about Uncle Matt together, please forgive me for that. Love and God bless Aunt Fran, and comfort you all, Cousin Jimmy Aanstoos
Larry,we just learned of your Mom’s passing. I know it has been a long and difficult journey,for you all, and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, that you will be comforted and have peace, during this difficult time. Losing Mom is so very hard. Please convey our deepest sympathy to your extended family.If we can join you in the celebration of her life, we will, but if we are unable to, we will be there in mind and spirit. Love to you and Belen. Frankie,Beverly,Tommy,Cindy,Phillip Karen,Brandy&Krystle
I’ll bet Aunt Fran has already made her first sale in Heaven! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Aanstoos Family, We share your loss of Fran’s passing, as we have just experienced the same with our Mom, Marie Ferris, on December 7, 2009. It’s so very hard to lose your loving Mom. For over 60 years Matt and Fran have held a very close place in our hearts, and they are both very much missed. We will keep them, and your family in our prayers. Mike and Betty Anne Ferris
Dear Aanstoos Family. We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother this week. We were fortunate to have the chance to meet her several years ago while we were travelling through Vienna. She was a wonderful person, and she will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Best Wishes, Henry, Emily, Henry, Hanna, & Maggie Glasheen
Dear Aanstoos cousins, Our thoughts and love are with you as you mourn the passing of your mother and celebrate her life. It was a blessing that Larry and Belen were able to care for her in her home at the end. A home full of so many memories of her life with all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Aanstoos family. I work with Mrs. Aanstoos son, Tom. Although I never personally met or knew Mrs. Aanstoos, in knowing Tom, I can only envision that she must have been a very special lady. My understanding is that Mrs. Aanstoos led a long and fulfilling life. Although many efforts will forever remain unsaid in the interests of national security, I believe she would be particularly proud of the contributions made by her son in support of our nations defense, and of the legacy that she leaves behind.
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was one of those truly gracious individuals who was so pleasant to be around. Although we haven’t seen you since moving from Lakevale, we have fond memories of those wonderful days we were neighbors. You & your family are much in our thoughts today. Dorothy & Herbert Legan January 13, 2010 Gainesville, Virginia
Dear Aanstoos Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear mother. You are all remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerly, Patricia and Michael Guss
The loss of the last parent is always a hardship for the family. May all your wonderful memories keep you smiling! We send our heartfelt sympathies…Love, Barb,Steve,Tyler & Megan Burgauer
Dear Tom, Joan, and family, My prayers and condolences go out to all of you. Fran was such an incredible person who lived a remarkable life. I feel grateful to have a memory of your mom and dad visiting in San Diego, they were so enjoyable and interesting to be with. You were blessed to have a mother who loved all of you so much. She will be missed. Love, Carol
Dear Annstoos Family. I send you deepest sympathy. I was a member of Fran’s real estate family at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. I also had the privilege of knowing her through real estate for many, many years. She was a kind, intelligent, sweet lady. It was truly my pleasure to have known her and worked with her. She will be missed by many admiring folks. May your family find healing within beautiful memories. Sincerely, Sylvia Jurek
Dear Tom, Joan and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you mourn the loss of your mother. Fran was such a delightful, intelligent and compassionate person and it was always a pleasure to be around her. I always admired her drive and love for life and wondered how a woman with so many children could do all that she did. I am very honored to have known her. Sending you all much love, Beth and the girls