December 7, 1947 – February 25, 2022
James R. (Rick) Ansell, of Friendswood, Texas, passed into the arms of his Lord on February 25, 2022. Rick was a proud BOI, born in Galveston, Texas, the second of four sons to Lee and Winnie Ansell. He was a proud member of the Ball High School graduating class of 1966, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, Austin in 1970, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the U.T. Law School in 1973. Rick liked to say he bled burnt orange, and dearly loved all Longhorn sports, especially football. While in law school, Rick joined the ROTC, and upon graduation from law school was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. During law school Rick was introduced to Linda Ann Lanier, and they were married June 15, 1974. Together they raised and loved their five children. Rick was a member and past President of the Rotary Club of Friendswood, a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, serving on the Church’s Vestry three different terms, and member and past President of the Church’s chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Rick never met a stranger, loved telling stories, and was one of the most optimistic people you could ever meet. He was fond of saying “I can’t complain, it doesn’t do a bit of good”. He didn’t complain when his heart was failing and he needed a transplant, when he was diagnosed with macular degeneration, when his kidneys began to fail, and he had to go on dialysis. Rick didn’t complain when he was diagnosed with COVID while being so immunocompromised. Rick is an inspiration for living life thankfully and abundantly.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Winnie and Lee Ansell, his brother Terry Ansell, parents-in-law Sidney and Melva Lanier, and brother-in-law Tom Lanier.
Rick is survived by his wife Linda, his beloved children Steve Ansell, Kate Ansell Decker and husband Carl, Elizabeth Ansell and husband Rob Hoot, Charles Ansell, Sarah Ansell and partner Christina Macal, adored grandchildren Ada and Nora Hoot, and James and John Decker, brothers Van Ansell and wife Denise, Bill Ansell and wife Libbie, and sister-in-law Julie Ansell Clements. Rick is also survived by his sister-in-law Nancy Lanier Miller and husband Rick, sister-in-law Lynne Duncan Lanier, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family also wishes to acknowledge the extraordinary care he received from Dr. Sriram Nathan, Dr. Asadullah Khan, Jana Graves, and Angela Ohuba.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Sanctuary of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1207 W. Winding Way Drive, Friendswood, Texas, 77546, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 2nd. A private burial will follow at a later date in Galveston.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Rick’s name to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with “Brotherhood Scholarship fund” in the memo. When addressing the envelope to Good Shepherd, please add c/o Peter Gilmour. Also donations may be made to Lord of the Streets (LOTS), an Episcopal ministry helping others rebuild their lives. This can be done online to LOTS, or LOTS, 3401 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77004.
Condolences may be sent to the Ansell family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
99 thoughts on “James R. "Rick" Ansell”
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you all with your
memories and will grant you His perfect peace during this difficult time.
Marie Nash
Loved Rick! My prayers to Linda and all of the family’❤️❤️
First, condolences to Linda and the Ansell family. I first met Rick at a meeting of the Brotherhood of St Andrew. I was on the Vestry with him too. He always had a story to tell in his own way. He taught me to cook the smoked meats the Brotherhood serves three times a year. He was a great friend and I shall miss him greatly.
I will always remember Ricky as my friend since elementary school, fellow classmate of the graduating class of 1966, Ball High School and most of all, what an inspiration he was to all who knew him.
God look after the entire Ansell family and cover them with comfort and blessings of grace.
Sleep in Heavenly peace, Ricky.
My college and law school classmate Rick was a fine man and a fine lawyer. He will be missed. May the Lord comfort and console those who loved him so.
Rick, Linda and family have been wonderful friends and neighbors for over thirty years . Rick was a fun loving, wonderful friend. Your entire family is always in our thoughts and prayers. We are always here if you ever need anything at all Linda. God bless you and your family.
Love you,
Bill and Becky Minter
Condolences to the entire Ansell family. I considered Rick a true friend with our paths crisscrossing repeatedly in a variety of ways over a lot of years.. His candor, insight, humor, and readiness to help others remained constant always. He enriched a lot of lives and will be greatly missed.
Rick Ansell was a lawyer whose word was his bond. If he agreed to something, he would not deny it later. As opposing counsel, I admired him. Later on, as my fellow mediator, his stories inspired me. He will be missed by the legal community. Norma Venso
Remembering Ricky today2/25/24. Friends since the 4th grade Thinking of him and you, Linda.
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