PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Ethan Robert Empey June 4, 2000 - October 15, 2012 Ethan Robert Empey; a boy who loved to create, make people laugh He always had a twinkle in his eye. He loved to make people laugh. And he enjoyed eating pie, any kind of pie. Ethan Robert Empey, aged 12 of Frisco, Texas passed away on October 15, 2012 in Frisco. He was born June 4, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kendall J. and Teri (Young) Empey. Ethan was a sixth-grader at Griffin Middle School in Frisco where he excelled in academics, sports and music. He enjoyed playing football with the Frisco Football League (FFL) for four years, the last two of which were on the Patriots team. He also trained at NTA Taekwondo in Frisco. Ethan joined his school s band this year and played the saxophone. He also participated in Boy Scouts and achieved a 1 st Class ranking. Last year, Ethan participated in Pink Elementary School s honor choir that performed in San Antonio for the Texas Music Educators Association event. Ethan s family and friends will remember their son, brother, and friend as a bright, energetic, and compassionate young man. One of his passions was thinking up and engineering original designs to build. Recently, he amazed his family by crafting a futuristic city modeled out of printer paper. He was outgoing and loveable and loved to joke around with his dad. He was his mother s and father s I love you, his mother Teri said. Those who know him will always remember Ethan as vibrant, kind, considerate and full of love towards others. Classmates recognized and appreciated Ethan s funny side and voted him most humorous three years in a row. Recently, the family s dog Libby passed away that Ethan was especially fond. Ethan loved going to church, he loved the Lord, and he loved his family and friends. When it came to dessert, his favorite was pie, any kind.
Ethan is survived by his parents, Kendall and Teri Empey of Frisco; sisters, Erin, Lorin, Morgan and Reagan Empey all of Frisco; brother, Brendan Empey of Frisco; grandparents, Robert and Gladys Young of Frisco and Preston and Glenna Empey of Tooele, Utah; nieces, Eve and Hannah Empey; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11000 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, TX 75035. Funeral Services will be held following the visitation at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the service at Ridgeview Memorial Park in McKinney, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ethan Empey Memorial Fund at Chase Bank, 4900 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, Texas 75034. Memorials I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet young man. I did not know him, but I can see by the comments of those whose lives he touched, he was a joy and a blessing. The most comforting words I know of are in the Bible, a promise found at Revelation 21:4 wherein we are promised "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Also, at John 5:28, 29 we are assured, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life " May the God of tender mercies continue to bring Ethan's family and friends comfort during this time of sorrow. Sincerely -- PAT MCLENNAN, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 Kendall - I'm shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this horribly difficult time. KAREN MYERS HALL, NOVEMBER 4, 2012 Kendall, Teri & family Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear of this & of your loss. Treasure the memories & keep them close, may they comfort you at times of sorrow. BARBARA TINGLE, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 There are no words--hugs and prayers for all of you until you are together again...
TRACY BUTTON, OCTOBER 25, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, what a sweet angel you had in your home. He was such a sweet boy with a contagious smile. Take care, with much love BRANDON AND STACIE VALGARDSON, CALEB, MAELEA & PARKER, OCTOBER 25, 2012 Our prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in the memories of your years with your precious Ethan until you are reunited with him once again never to be separated for the eternities. LYNN AND ROSANNE WYATT, OCTOBER 22, 2012 We were so saddened to hear of Ethan. Our love and concern are surely with all of the families. Please know that our caring thoughts are with you at this time. ALLEN & DEE MALSTROM, OCTOBER 22, 2012 Our heart goes out to you at this time. We are praying for your family. He promises to keep us in perfect peace when our minds are fixed on Him and trust Him. Isaiah 26:3. We will continue in prayer for your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. BRENT AND TERESA WHITMORE, OCTOBER 20, 2012 I care and love you CYNDY BOOTH, OCTOBER 20, 2012 Ethan was a pure blessing. You couldn't help but smile when he was around. He always had an off the wall answer to everything and enjoyed making people laugh. We always loved listening to the giggling and banter when Ethan was here. The house was one big playground and we loved every minute of it. He was very loved and is dearly missed. AMY NASH, OCTOBER 19, 2012 We are going to miss seeing Ethan's smile. His smile was easy to notice & as I would drive by Pink or Griffin he made himself memorable with great demeanor and that smile. Conner knew Ethan from Pink before we moved to Purefoy and he was happy to see him upon entering middle school. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers today but also in the coming days- Ethan
will not be forgotten. The pledge that was mentioned today about friendship was so special and I am going to look for a copy so I can share it with others. We will be praying and our hearts are broken for your loss. LAUREN & CONNER DAVES, OCTOBER 19, 2012 Ethan was a very sweet and loving student and young man. I am thankful for the ability to teach him. I am so sorry for your tragic loss and wish you peace and wonderful memories as time goes forward. My thoughts are with all of you! RICHARD A GARBUS, OCTOBER 19, 2012 Kendall and Family - my heart breaks for your loss. Sending each of you God's perfect peace. JANET KAPFERER, OCTOBER 19, 2012 We'll miss Ethan. I loved seeing his smiling face each Sunday. Such a sweet boy with a good heart. GRETCHEN MELDRUM, OCTOBER 19, 2012 Such a beautiful memorial for such a beautiful boy. I am so sorry for your loss & cannot imagine the pain you must be going through. Please know that Ethan has touched the entire community ~ I'm so sorry that he is gone. The video of him playing in the backyard brought tears to my eyes. May God watch over your family & friends...and may Ethan rest in peace. PARIS SIMMONS, OCTOBER 18, 2012 What a sweet and precious smile! So incredibly sorry for your loss. May God grant you with the peace that only He can give! DON, CRISTI, DAVID OWAN & SYDNEY SAIN, OCTOBER 18, 2012 Please know that our prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time. KEN & TRISH MCCLAIN, OCTOBER 18, 2012
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