Ethan-Chapin-Obituary

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Ethan Chapin

Mount Vernon, Washington

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DIED
November 13, 2022
LOCATION
Mount Vernon, Washington

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Ethan, a triplet, was born first at 4:43 pm on a beautiful Tuesday evening in October.  He was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Maizie arrived shortly after at 4:44 and Hunter at 4:45.  Our family spent the first year and half living in Olympia at Summit Lake and then we moved to Conway. 


The kids attended Conway School where they got a great education and also played soccer, basketball and ran cross country.  One of Ethan’s greatest memories was on the basketball court with his brother at Conway wearing jersey #30.


Ethan is survived by his dad, Jim, his mom, Stacy, and surviving triplets, Maizie and Hunter.  He is also survived by Stacy’s mother, Darcy Wells and Jim’s father, Jim Chapin.  Half siblings Eric Chapin and wife Sarah, David Chapin and Nicole (Chapin) Ryerson and husband Jimmy.   Aunts and Uncles Steve and Gina Wells, Curtis and Machel Chapin and Todd and Renee (Chapin) Fisher.


Ethan attended Mount Vernon High School.  His school was cut short by Covid so Ethan and his siblings packed up and headed to Idaho where they went to work at Hill’s Resort.  They went back to Mount Vernon to start their senior year at MVHS but school was still not in session.  They worked at Tulip Town through the tulip season and then headed back to Idaho to continue working at Hill’s Resort during the summer just prior to attending the University of Idaho.


In August of 2021, our family made the journey to University of Idaho to drop off all three of our kiddos at college.  The boys, both Ethan and Hunter, joined the fraternity of Sigma Chi and Maizie joined Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. 


Since attending the University of Idaho, Ethan lived his best life.  He loved the social life, intramurals and tolerated the academics.  He also continued to play sports.


We were all very fortunate to play golf with him all this last summer.  If he wasn't on the golf course or working, you could usually find him surfing, playing sand volleyball or pickle ball. 


Ethan loved life.  He laughed continuously.  He smiled when he woke up and was still smiling when he went to bed.  He was kind to all and a friend to all.  May we all try to make the earth a better place … and may we all live like Ethan. 


Ethan’s memorial service will be held Monday, November 21 at 4:00 pm, McIntyre Hall 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273


In lieu of flowers: Ethan trained and loved Tyler Amaya.  Tyler coaches youth basketball programs in Skagit County.  This is what Ethan would want.  Tyler will use the money to help and coach local youth.  Checks can be made and mailed to:


PNW Rain, 2915 E Blackburn Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98274 or Venmo:  @TylerAmaya or GoFundMe:  Ethan Chapin Memorial Fund by Sigma Chi Gamma Eta (The family will forward the money to Tyler.)

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Ethan was so obviously a special person who exuded happiness, kindness and quality. He had so much charm and so much to offer the world as did all the young adults taken. His sweetness is evident and I cant imagine losing such a wonderful child and sibling. Ethan's family has found wonderful ways to preserve his memory and spirit. I'm so very sorry for your loss and share in your pain for this tragedy, but also in your heartfelt goodness toward others, for your family and for life itself....

Please accept my heartfelt wishes for peace to come back to you. I lived near you for part of the time in Conway. We are all a Conway Family. It would be an honor if you would let me know what I can do for all of you. My heart hurts for what should never have happened. My prayers will forever include you. I wish you peace, calmness in your hearts and for you to know that many of us will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I will always be your neighbor...

So sorry Ethan what happened to you,you sounded like a great happy guy that loved life and friends and your girlfriend xana ,and your family, I know your in God's hands and he is taking good care of you and xana ,rest In peace and know you will never be forgotten. I never knew you ,but I have followed this terrible story from the beginning, it should never have happened, to such wonderful loving sweet caring people like you .

What Beautiful young children.Life cut so short. I pray for them and the families.May You find Peace in your heart one day. They are in heaven now. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

I got the Boy Who Wore Blue for my young son back when it came out, it's a wonderful bookSending lots of love and light to your family.

With sympathy and the utmost respect I wanted to say that having watched this tragedy and unbearable loss from the start via the media I am still shocked by it. Having been given the opportunity to hear from the family through this latest documentary I feel that finally people know what an amazing person Ethan was. Honestly I was moved to tears in each of the interviews with all of the family. I do not personally know the family but wish them all peace. The world has lost someone very special...

I don’t personally know this young soul but just know he has touched the hearts of so many people all over the world from my family to yours we are sending so much love ❤

Petie, Xana and Ethan

I did not know Ethan mutely but my grandson was a best friend to Ethan, Hunter and Masise at U of I

I dont know Ethan nor the Chain family. Ive been following this tragedy from day one. Ive even talked to the head of the college n puchased some bracelets to help build a memorial for the 4 students.My heart goes out to the family of Ethan Chapin. Hold on tight to Maisie and Hunter! Prayers sent from Patricia Farris, Bridgton Maine