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Master William Ethan Brown, 6, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 28, 2008, after a two-year battle with cancer. Ethan was born on May 3, 2002, to William E. and Elizabeth J. Brown. Ethan possessed a joy for life that always lifted those whom he came in contact with. He loved animals, arts and crafts, monster trucks, playing games with family and friends, and visiting Grandma and Papa's house in Virginia. Ethan's father, William Brown, is a graduate of Glenvar High School and Virginia Tech. Ethan's grandparents are Bill and Jennifer Brown, of Salem. His great-grandparents are Bill and Darlene Brown, of Salem. Ethan also enjoyed being with his uncles, Jared, Chad, Jake, and Cody; and his aunt, Melissa. Ethan enjoyed time with his grandparents, Larry and Marjorie Simonsen, in Utah. There are numerous extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Klein Funeral Home, 9719 Wortham Blvd., Houston, Texas 77065 and the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 12310 New Hampton Dr., Tomball, Texas 77377. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ethan's name to www.hepatoblastomafoundation.org for childhood cancer research.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 5, 2008.

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Chris & Kelly Dennis

December 5, 2008

To the Brown's, thanks for being a great example of Love. May your Heavenly Father continue to comfort you.

Bonnie Dickerson

December 5, 2008

My prayers are with you at this very sad time. I know your little Angel went back to be with the Lord. May your days be brighter with God's comfort.

Becky Brown

December 5, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Vicki Keneda

December 5, 2008

This brought tears to my eyes, such a handsome little boy. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless this family!

December 5, 2008

I do not know you or your family, but I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your handsome boy.

Jennie DuCourant

December 4, 2008

We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and are deeply sorry for such a great loss. Ethan is a special boy and is not gone, but lives on and will watch over you until the beautiful day you will be reunited. I have no doubt Ethan is now playing unencumbered and is at peace.

Laura Mullins

December 4, 2008

Dear Brown Family,
Ethan's Aunt Jessica is my son's teacher. Her class has been praying for your family. There are no words this side of heaven to express our sorrow. Our hearts can relate since our oldest son is with Ethan in heaven. We're praying for strength to sustain yall in the days & weeks ahead. Even though you're physically seperated from your sweet boy know that LOVE always remains forever.

December 4, 2008

May God be with your family through this trying time. Know that God has your loving son in his arms and will cherish him forever.
A mother in houston

Cindy Scott

December 3, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences go to each of you in the Brown family. Ethan will be truly missed by our family, especially our Ethan. He loved every second he got to play with your Ethan. We continue to pray for you to have strength and peace.

Jill

December 3, 2008

What a contagious smile. My heart felt love and condolences to the Brown family, your angel will be watching over you now.

Michelle Stanton

December 3, 2008

What a wonderful photo of Ethan! He is such a special spirit and I know we will all be together again thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please accept our sincerest sentiments and know that we are praying for you and will be here to help you in any way we can.

Shari Feinberg

December 3, 2008

Elizabeth, Bill, Nate and Charlotte-
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. You are an amazing family and Ethan was as much of a blessing to you all as he was blessed by you. He loved you all so very much and that was apparent during my many clinic visits with him. Be strong during these most trying times. Sending hugs and prayers to you all.

Valerie Price

December 3, 2008

Browns,
I was so sorry to hear of Eathan's passing. Roby works with Ethan's dad at Exxon and Ethan's journey has touched us. We are so sorry for your loss.
Valerie, Roby and Trey Price
Andrew (1/8/98-11/24/01)

Cathy Shook

December 3, 2008

My prayers go out to you - everytime I saw Ethan he always had a smile on that precious face.

Martha Herrera

December 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Debra

December 3, 2008

The face of an Angel! This beautiful courageous little angel won't have to suffer anymore....May God Keep & Comfort the family of "Master William Ethan Brown"

Elizabeth McCann

December 3, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Words alone cannot heal your pain.

A caring mother

December 3, 2008

My heart go out to the Brown family. The death of a child is the most diffcult thing that a parent can experience. With the ALMIGHTY help he can give you the comfort and strenghth to deal with your precious lost.(Psalm 34:18--state "Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.") My this bring the family much comfort .

Mother

December 3, 2008

No bond is greater than that between a parent and child. The family will be in my prayers. GOD will bring you peace, comfort and joy in the days, weeks and months ahead.

DIANE G

December 3, 2008

I am so sorry for the passing of this sweet, precious little boy. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

December 3, 2008

THE CHILD IS STANDING WHERE THE ANGELS HAVE TROD, WHEN GATE OPENS WIDE AND THERE STANDS "GOD."
COME IN LITTLE ONE "I "HAVE BEEN WAITNG ON YOU AND"I" NEED YOU TO HELP "ME" WITH LITTLE ANGELS TOO !


LOVING GRANDPARENTS

A caring mother

December 3, 2008

Each day we are left her with only great memories of our love ones, is just one more day closer to seeing them again in Heaven.

God bless your family and give you strenght.

Aunt Stacia

December 3, 2008

Ethan,
We love you always.

Beverly Alley

December 3, 2008

To the Brown family - I am a friend of a friend and your son's story was passed onto me from my neice. In celebrating your son's life you are truly embracing the gift that God has given us in knowing that Ethan still lives, not here on Earth, but with God our Father. God, who is the only one that could ever love Ethan more than we do here on Earth. I too lost a teenage son three years ago to heart failure and know the pain you are feeling now. Know that only by accepting God's promises and living by his Words could we all go on after losing a child. God has a plan in all that we do and it's up to us to hold onto his promises and to walk straight through times we think we cannot, and depend on him to get us through. I will pray for God's strength for you and for your strength to be a testimony to everyone you meet that God is in control.

aj ramirez

December 3, 2008

The Master Wm. E. Brown Family,
As a member of the Christian community I offer my sincere codndlolences on Master William's passing.
Knowing there are no words that could lighten your aching hearts, keep in mind that Master William budded here on earth to blossom in Heaven.

A Caring Mother in Baytown

December 3, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

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