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Ethan Cole Peterson
2000 - 2020
Ethan Cole Peterson
2000 - 2020
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Ethan Peterson Obituary
Ethan Cole Peterson, 19, of Westlake passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Ethan was born in Lake Charles and was raised and lived all of his life in Westlake. He was a 2018 graduate of Westlake High School. Following graduation, he attended LSU before coming back home to attend Sowela Technical Institute.
Ethan with his great hair, beautiful smile, fantastic wardrobe, and awesome personality was a shining star, who brightened the world around him. Everyone who knew him, loved him, and those who didn’t know him, certainly knew of him.
Ethan loved his family and friends with a humble, selfless devotion, and no one was ever a stranger. There aren’t enough words or room in this newspaper to explain who he was, how great he was, how big of a person he was or how big of an impact he made on everyone’s lives. He will always be the coolest and best person you would ever want to meet.
His mom and I just pray that everyone remembers our sweet and beautiful boy full of life, love, and happiness. We ask everyone to carry him with them on all their adventures and journeys for the rest of their lives. Ethan will never be forgotten and will be forever loved.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Allison Galbreath; his father, Derek Peterson; brother, Evan Reeves (Madaeline LaCombe); sister, Madalyn Peterson; nephew, William Reeves; maternal grandparents, Patricia and Charles Galbreath and of Westlake; paternal grandparents, Lori Peterson of Westlake and Dale and Rose Peterson of Rosepine; paternal great grandmother, Ruth Peterson of Rosepine; and extended family, Michael, Caleb, Christopher, Catherine, Chase, and Breanna Armentor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Waters Edge Church. Pastor Tony Bourque will officiate. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake at a later date. Visitation will be held in the church on Saturday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume on Sunday from 1:00 PM until the start of the service.
Kathy Hollis
March 3, 2020
Derek...this is Kathy Hollis. My heart was so saddened at the news I learned about your son. My heart is broken for you and your family. At this time, God assures us that .... The Lord is near to the broken hearted. I pray you will draw near to Him . Praying for you and your family. This may not be the best forum but I have no other way to contact you. Could you please send my your mailing address? I would like to send you something. Blessings for God's mercy and peace in your lives...Sincerely....Kathy Hollis
Jacobsen Family
March 1, 2020
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our hearts ache for you and your family.
Christy Sample
February 29, 2020
Sending my deepest most heartfelt condolences to all of Ethan's family and loved ones in their time of great sadness and despair. God please wrap your arms tightly around each and every one as they are devastated and in their time of despair please grab ahold of all ever so tight to keep Ethan alive throughout each and every day of their life and journey. Keep them all comforted here on Earth until they can all meet again. Amen.
Christina Broussard (Gilson)
February 29, 2020
Allison, Derek, Evan, and Maddie...We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Ethan. He touched our lives in such a profound way. He had a million dollar smile that could instantly light a room. Every year for Christmas or a birthday he would think long and hard on his gift for Baeleigh. Whether it was a dry cake mix and gas-x. Or a full size poster of him with his baseball jersey open, airbrushed abs and all. We always looked forward to what he'd come up with next. When he was around we were never short on laughs. Most of our family lives in Florida and even so far away they have been affected by the loss of the snazziest kid we've ever known. We loved him like he was our own. The world already seems darker without him. Rest in Peace our sweet EP.
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JAMES LEITHEAD
February 28, 2020
Please express our sincere condolences to all of the family members as we will be out of the country, and unable to attend the visitation and the funeral. Katie & Buzzy Leithead
Dave Quinn
February 28, 2020
Love you Petey! I will never forget any of "my guys", and Petey was one of them. Great kid, great competitor, great teammate, was a joy to be around. And yes, the hair, who can ever forget the hair :-) Just a handsome, intelligent, God fearing all around great kid.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, his family, friends, supporters. I am deeply saddened by his loss, but when I remember him it will always make me smile recalling our times we shared together, some of our conversations during my visits to the mound, the games/practices, the road trips, we had a lot of fun with that group!
Here for you in any capacity. God Bless!
Dave and Carter Quinn and family.
Dr and Mrs. James Leithead, Jr.
February 28, 2020
We will always remember Ethan because of his bright smile and his outgoing personality. He was very polite and pleasant and we enjoyed our time with him, providing his orthodontic care at our office. We will miss him, greatly! Katie & Buzzy Leithead
Shelbie Winn
February 28, 2020
I have never met anyone who lit up a room the way Ethan did. He never failed to make everyone around him laugh. Even those who were not close to him, knew how sweet of a soul he was. I am honored to have known Ethan and, he will never leave the hearts of those he touched. Endless love and prayers to everyone.
Jamie Mcniel
February 28, 2020
So sorry for your lose. You and your family are in my prayers!!!!
brady pedersen
February 28, 2020
Claudia and Jackson Hodges
February 28, 2020
I always loved hearing the stories of "Snazzy E.P." from Jackson. How funny he was and overall nice guy. Watching the boys play baseball as well. Prayers for Ethan and his entire family.
Trudy Boudreaux
February 27, 2020
I am so so very sorry for ya'lls loss. No parent should have to go through this kind of sadness. I love you guys. Sending prayers. #baseballfamilystrong...
Makenah Hamilton
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Jacquie Pence
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Evan and Madeline
Prayers for yall n Evan's family!
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April Hamilton
February 27, 2020
We were lucky enough to know EP. He lit up every room and always kept us laughing every time he was around. He always showed up with the rest of the gang on Sushi Nights. And he was always so respectful and always said thanks for having me when he would leave. We will definitely miss his beautiful smile and sweet soul. We love you EP!
Jamie and Laurie LaCombe
February 27, 2020
Our family will continue to pray for comfort and peace.
Jamie and Laurie LaCombe
Jaylon Bushnell
February 27, 2020
Ill never forget your wonderful smile, your wonderful sense of humor, and overall what a wonderful person you were inside and out. Love you E. Rest easy buddy
Becca LeLeux
February 27, 2020
Im so very sorry for your loss. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers. I did not know him personally but, I do remember his beautiful smile and kind heart when Id see him at Market Basket. Again youre in my prayers.
Nat and Jennifer Banks
February 27, 2020
E.P. we will miss your bright shining face and wonderful spirit. We send our sincerest condolences to all of you. We love you.
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