His silliness, his humor his caring and his giving always reminds me of what a great person he turned out to be. Love you Ethan. 🦋
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I remember Ethan as being a little shy but watching him with his friends he was always having fun. Here’s to sweet memories of a great guy. 💙💔
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So sorry to hear this and for your loss. I remember Ethan as being really kind as a kid.
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I’m so proud of Ethan who grew up to be a kind, responsible, loving, generous, smart and supportive person. When he was young, he was silly, funny, at times challenging , he liked dinosaurs and to read. His humor was similar to mine and his grandpa Dean’s . The lasting impression that he leaves behind, is immeasurable. The impact he leaves behind settles deep into the hearts of those who love him. ❤️ “ Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying , nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelations 21:4 Thank you for great memories, which I will treasure always. A piece of my heart is with you, Rest in Peace, my son 🦋 Throughout the years, I have donated to various organizations, so in Ethan’s honor, I’m going to continue with is commitment and dedication of donating to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and to animal rescue organizations each month.
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When Ethan was little and still had some of his baby teeth,(about 3or4yrs. old), we were on vacation at Yosemite when we stopped to rest , he was sitting on a bench and the next thing I saw him tumble over and fall to the ground. Oh he wasn’t happy, he had ended up hitting his mouth on the edge of the bench when he fell and chipped his front tooth. I was thankful it was only a baby tooth and the dentist said not to worry, his permanent one will come in just fine. It was painful and scary at first, but little Ethan took it like a champ and later thought it was cool to have a chipped tooth with a big smile. 😊🦋
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Ethan was truly one of those rare people whose presence could brighten any situation without even trying. Hands down, he was one of the funniest people I’ve ever known. His humor wasn’t forced or planned. It was the kind that showed up in the quiet moments, the in-between moments, the moments where we didn’t even realize we needed a laugh until he gave us one.
And like Ethan, his dog Casper had excellent taste in people. Casper didn’t just warm up to anyone and honestly, that made it feel special every time he’d wander over, lean in, or decide someone was “worthy.” It was almost like Casper was a little reflection of Ethan himself: selective, genuine, and full of quiet charm.
One of my favorite things we shared was our ongoing middle-name joke. For years, literally years, I'd try to guess his real middle name. He always swore it was the most common name in the world, but he would never give it up until I guessed it correctly. Eventually, after going through countless ridiculous guesses, we settled on Ethan Marie. And that was it. No turning back. It became a whole running joke within our friend group, one that never got old no matter how many times we brought it up. I don’t think any of us can hear that “middle name” without immediately thinking of him.
It’s memories like those simple, silly, and full of genuine joy that remind me of what a gift it was to know him. Ethan left us with laughter, warmth, and little inside jokes that will live on forever. And honestly, I think he’d love knowing that “Ethan Marie” is probably going to be part of his legacy among us.
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Fly high tender hearted Ethan. See you when we meet again.
Love, Aunt Brooke
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Watching Les Miserables together. Ethan was my musical buddy.
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Ethan was my best friend. The best of the best.
We met at work and instantly bonded. From that point on, we spoke every day for years. Every day.
We had plans for the future. We were going to buy our cabins in the mountain a mile apart - close enough to walk to each other for a morning coffee or a night cap, but far enough to enjoy our alone time.
My son adored Ethan. I did too. He helped me through the worst parts of my life without hesitation because that’s who he was.
Ethan was the best.
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I always enjoyed Ethan. Lots of fun memories and vacations together with his family.
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I'm so sorry for the whole family. He will be missed. I enjoyed his dry sense of humor and wit. He always had different fun gifts. Buster liked best the Bark box subscription and we enjoyed watching him enjoy it! We didn't email or text super often but a few times and year and he always had interesting things to say and was always concerned about others. I have lots of fun memories of the cousins growing up together and getting together in the summer at Bass Lake or Yosemite, or holidays together. I have pictures of the boys with olives on their fingers at Thanksgiving. One of the funniest memories was all four in the canoe at Bass Lake trying to paddle and going in circles for the longest time until they got the hang of it. He always called me Aunt and I feel I was an aunt to him. Rest in peace Ethan, I am sure Casper is happy to be reunited.
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I did some fun things with Ethan, always with Sara as well. We all went out to a Baroque music festival one year, another time we went to a stand-up comedy show. I'd usually see him at least a couple times a year at seasonal/holiday family gatherings at Hal and Twila's house.
We had dinner together a few times, once we went out to eat at an Indonesian restaurant. I was the only one who hadn't had it before (obviously Sara and Ethan were familiar with it, as they grew up partially in Southeast Asia). The place had a little market attached, and I remember both of them walking the aisles, reminiscing together and recognizing many of the snacks and items on the shelves from their time in Indonesia.
Ethan was a gentle and intelligent person.
I remember, just a couple years ago now, there was some controversy over a dance club/bar being attacked because they were LGBTQ+-friendly. That year, Ethan bought us a hoodie and beanie from that dance club, to simultaneously support a business that was under attack and also give us a holiday present. His gifts were often like this - items that somehow supported a cause.
As we have sorted through his belongings, it has struck me that you really can get a glimpse of a personality by looking at their possessions. In Ethan's case, it stood out to me that he apparently regularly donated to charities like St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, as well as some animal-related charities. I know he was extremely private - even his best friend acknowledged that he was - so finding a way to balance respecting his privacy with going through his items has been a little bit of a challenge. I hope he would approve.
We were looking forward to seeing him again after returning from our walk this year.
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Sincere condolences to family and friends. Please lean on the Most High, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our trials. (2 Cor 1:3) God understands your pain and will provide the comfort you need. Do not hesitate to pour out your heart to Him in prayer.
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