Memories of Ethan Joel Gibney

In memory of

Ethan Joel Gibney

San Diego, CA

August 17, 1971 - July 24, 2025

Aug 17, 1971 - Jul 24, 2025

In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to Help with Funeral Expenses.

Learn more & give
Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Share

Story

Condolence

Year (Optional)

Location (Optional)

Caption

YouTube/Facebook/Vimeo Link

Caption

Who is in this photo?

Or start with a template for inspiration

About you

What was your relationship to Ethan?

Cancel

By posting this memory, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Kris Klotzbach

2024, Roxborough State Park

Megan Gibney

Kris Klotzbach

2024, Roxborough State Park

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

Kris Klotzbach

2024, Roxborough State Park

We beat the crowds (remember the line?!) and enjoyed a fantastic hike in Roxborough!

Read More Read Less

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

Comments:

Megan Gibney

I’m thankful you shared that special place with us! And yay for beating the holiday crowds! I’m thankful you shared that special place with us! And yay for beating the holiday crowds! I’m thankful you shared that special place with us!... Read more

Please consider a donation to Help with Funeral Expenses.

$7,250.00

of $5,000 goal

145 %

Learn more & give

Kris Klotzbach

2020, Big Pine Lakes, California, USA

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

David Vanlandingham

2009, Douglas Falls, Barnardsville, NC, USA

— with Megan Gibney

Read More Read Less

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

David Vanlandingham

2010, Asheville, NC, USA

— with Megan Gibney and Ethan

Read More Read Less

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

Comments:

Megan Gibney

Such a fun night! I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed to say I still own that shirt. And have... Read more Such a fun night! I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed to say I still own that shirt. And have worn it maybe once ... Read more Such a fun night! I don’t know if I should be proud... Read more

David Vanlandingham

We are going to go with proud, because I still own some of my clothes from back then as well! We are going to go with proud, because I still own some of my clothes from back then as well! We are going to go with proud, because I still own ... Read more

David Vanlandingham

2010, Catawba Falls, Catawba River Road, Old Fort, NC, USA

My favorite picture of Megan and Ethan — with Megan Gibney

Read More Read Less

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

David Vanlandingham

You and I were in our late thirties when we formed our friendship. Looking back on us now, I realize we were still boys. While we continued to chat over the years, my memories of you are forever cast with forest and waterfalls; hikes with a bit of misadventure; a broken bottle of cabernet; beautiful meals in Asheville, DC, and Fort Lauderdale; and your quiet but mischievous manner.

You would be perplexed by how brokenhearted I am.

Time is a precious commodity. I thought we’d have more of it. So long for now, friend. Joe and I love you.

Read More Read Less

Megan Gibney

Comments:

Megan Gibney

Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Ethan. He loved you guys! Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Ethan. He loved you guys! Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Ethan. He loved... Read more

David Vanlandingham

You have us always, Megan. Love you. You have us always, Megan. Love you. You have us always, Megan. Love you.

David Vanlandingham

2009, Dupont State Recreational Forest, Triple Falls Trail, Hendersonville, NC, USA

Outing at Triple Falls, NC — with David & Joe

Read More Read Less

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

Comments:

Megan Gibney

Was this the time I had laryngitis so I had to whisper everything I said on the hike? It made me laugh every... Read more Was this the time I had laryngitis so I had to whisper everything I said on the hike? It made me laugh every time because I seemed... Read more Was this the time I had laryngitis so I had to whisper... Read more

David Vanlandingham

Haha, YES! Although it had more of a raspy Kathleen Turner quality to it. I felt so badly for you! Haha, YES! Although it had more of a raspy Kathleen Turner quality to it. I felt so badly for you! Haha, YES! Although it had more of a raspy Kathleen... Read more

Billy Brooks

Ethan's desk at NHC. He was still working for the Coastal Services Center, but stationed at NHC. We asked for a picture of him busy at work and this is what we got!

Read More Read Less

Megan Gibney

Tom Allen

Billy Brooks

National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL many years ago!

Read More Read Less

Megan Gibney

Billy Brooks

One of the many National Hurricane Conferences

Ethan likely talking hurricane tracks or storm surge at a booth.

Read More Read Less

Megan Gibney

Billy Brooks

Ethan at one of our many work retreats, we were tired of being facilitated!

Read More Read Less

Megan Gibney

Comments:

Megan Gibney

Your faces! I think I was there for that one and we went kayaking? And I learned about Mike Rink’s fear of... Read more Your faces! I think I was there for that one and we went kayaking? And I learned about Mike Rink’s fear of birds 😂 Your faces! I think I was there for that one and we... Read more

Billy Brooks

That's the kayaking one, yes! That's the kayaking one, yes! That's the kayaking one, yes!

Farah Asmussen

2009, Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA, USA

Ethan in town, took him to Halibut Point

Read More Read Less

Edie Mitchell

Megan Gibney

Mark and Dinah Tolley

Comments:

Megan Gibney

We had the best time on that trip and you guys even treated us to Red Sox tickets - we sat in the green monster!... Read more We had the best time on that trip and you guys even treated us to Red Sox tickets - we sat in the green monster! We had the best time on that trip and you guys even... Read more

Chris Lauer

2008, Shark Valley Loop Road, Miami, FL, USA

Ethan framing the perfect shot, magic hour light (there's an alligator in his viewfinder)

Read More Read Less

Gail Pike

Megan Gibney

Djohara VandeCasteele

Comments:

Megan Gibney

I loved our group ride out there! Such a special place. I loved our group ride out there! Such a special place. I loved our group ride out there! Such a special place.... Read more

Allison Rekow

Shared a heart

Gail Pike

Shared a heart

Edie Mitchell

Megan, my deepest sympathies to you. Ethan loved you so much, and Farah and I thought we hit the jackpot when you joined our extended family. Thank you for bringing such joy to our beloved like-a-brother. Much love. We'll see you in a few weeks.

Read More Read Less

Megan Gibney

Mark and Dinah Tolley

Comments:

Megan Gibney

He loved you like sisters! He had so many memories to share of time spent with your family. Love you both... Read more He loved you like sisters! He had so many memories to share of time spent with your family. Love you both 💕 He loved you like sisters! He had so many memories ... Read more

Edie Mitchell

1972, Yellow Springs, OH, USA

Eefie-Bird & Edie's 1st Birthday, August 17, 1972

Read More Read Less

Allison Rekow

Megan Gibney

Mark and Dinah Tolley

Michelle Merrigan

Edie Mitchell

Lake Michigan, United States

Ethan & Edie

Read More Read Less

Allison Rekow

Megan Gibney

Mark and Dinah Tolley

Comments:

Megan Gibney

The cutest! The cutest! The cutest!

Edie Mitchell

1972, Yellow Springs, OH, USA

Edie & Ethan

Read More Read Less

Allison Rekow

Megan Gibney

Mark and Dinah Tolley

Michelle Merrigan

Comments:

Megan Gibney

Ethan’s expression! 😂 Ethan’s expression! 😂 Ethan’s expression! 😂

Edie Mitchell

Shared a heart

Marsha Carlton

Shared a heart

Joe Skidmore

Megan Gibney

Gail Pike

David Vanlandingham

Comments:

Joe Skidmore

I love this picture of you and Ethan. I love this picture of you and Ethan. I love this picture of you and Ethan.

Megan Gibney

That was a very special night! Thanks for sharing this. That was a very special night! Thanks for sharing this. That was a very special night! Thanks for sharing this.... Read more