Obituary of Clayton William Van Alstine

Clayton “Bill” William Van Alstine passed away peacefully at University Hospital with his kids by his side.

Beloved husband for over 61 years the late Marlene Olive (Jaques) Van Alstine. Cherished father of Barry (Wendy) Van Alstine, Cindy (Tom) Astles. Proud grandfather of Randy (Hayley) Van Alstine, Eric (Heidi) Van Alstine, Dylan (Sydney) Astles, Devin (Rebecca) Astles and sadly predeceased Chad Van Alstine. Much loved great grandfather of Landon, Benjamin, Lucas, Eloise, Evangeline and Easton. Predeceased by his parents Harry & Ethel (Brown) Van Alstine. Brother of Harry (Maureen) Van Alstine, Marilyn Delisle, Jake Van Alstine, Albert Van Alstine, Ellen Yaw, Hannah Van Alstine. Predeceased by his sister Rita Dupuis & brother Roy Van Alstine. Loved by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Clayt & Marlene lived in the same house for over 60 years, which he was proud of & called it his “Ponderosa”. Billy was a truck driver for over 57 years; he finally retired at the age of 79 to help care for his wife of 61 years (even though she really wanted him back on the road). Although battling Alzheimer’s later in life when having issues @ times he would say “I’ve been driving truck for 50 years”, he never forgot that.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday January 24th 2:00pm – 6:00 pm, Polish Hall (lower hall) 554 Hill St., London, ON. Ashes of Clayt & Marlene will be laid to rest together at Webbwood Protestant Cemetery spring/summer. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.woodlandcemetery.ca