Tony Anderson, 26, Lifelong Simi Valley Resident, Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Tony Anderson, 26, a lifelong Simi Valley resident, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Ojai on Saturday, October 8. Tony is survived by his parents, June and Butch Ewart, and his younger brother Butch; his father, Ronald Anderson, of Santa Clarita, and his half-brother Brian Anderson.

Tony was an exceptional self-taught artist, a talent that sustained him through many difficult times. He was extremely fitness conscious and an accomplished motorcycle mechanic from a young age. He worked as a mechanic alongside his dad at Butch’s Custom Cycles and helped managed the family business. To those who knew him, Tony was a brilliant ray of sunshine, full of excitement, generosity, dignity, joy, gratitude, kindness, humor, and love for his adoring family, friends and community.

Tony was dealt more than his share of hardship, from which he emerged a victorious warrior, an honorable, caring, and beautiful young man who could claim authorities among his admirers. He spent his last afternoon on this earth laughing in the back yard with his mother. Then, his heart full of hope and his family’s love, he climbed on his pride and joy, his 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna FXDX, and rode into his sunset.

A viewing will take place Friday, October 21 from 3:00 – 8:00pm at home, 2624 Blue Ridge Circle. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 22 at 11 am at Cornerstone Church, 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley, with burial immediately following. The family has established the Tony Anderson Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank, Town Center Way branch, to help Simi Valley youth and their families.