Ethan Lawrence Weiser, 15, son of Christopher Lawrence & Lindsay (Croasmun) Weiser passed away August 26, 2022. He is survived by his siblings Isaac Weiser (brother), Raven Pauley Weiser (sister-in-law), Emma Weiser (sister), Lucy Weiser (sister), Nessa Weiser (sister) and Olivia Weiser (sister).
Of our 6 beautiful babies, he was a product of 21 days of prayer and fasting to God.
Ethan was born December 28, 2006, at 10:22pm at Morton Plant Hospital. He was the sweetest – despite being hard to understand. Eventually that worked itself out, and then we couldn’t get him to stop talking…ever.
He was always willing to help. A weird love for sweeping/vacuuming started at a young age- so we, of course, nurtured that as it benefited many. Always curious, he loved nature and exploring outside. I don’t know how he did it, but he caught so many butterflies in his lifetime- he also would release them of course; but he would catch them, examine them, hold them, pass them around to his siblings and eventually let them go.
He was an entrepreneur at heart. He had big plans, and they’ve been rock steady for a long time. Don’t try arguing with him either about the logistics, because he’s right (Insert eye roll). One year he took his Easter basket candy to school after he had stored it in the freezer overnight. He sold it to his classmates and made a nice little bit of money.
Ethan loved music, his favorite music was broadway show tunes and sea shanty’s for fun along with classic rock. He was beyond excited to have been accepted into the Largo High School Madrigals this year. He was just talking about trying out for the candlelight services in Epcot.
He loved serving at our church, Real Church. He was definitely not shy about talking about his faith…possibly to a point of annoyance to some…but isn’t that an incredible trait to have at 15? To be so passionate and care so much…enough that you don’t put anything else above it? As his parents we have messed up a lot…making it up as we go along, hoping we don’t mess up our kids too bad and that the amount of therapy they need as adults is small. Of course, the main concern is that they love Jesus the most, they love their family/siblings enough to want to hang out with each other as adults, and enjoy each other.
Ethan not only loved his immediate family, but also showed great love to his extended family as well. With the greatest of care and excellence he would help anyone that asked for anything: aunts, uncles, grandparents. He loved playing with his cousins, all 17 of them, gaming, putting on shows, swimming at grandmas-all the things you do with your cousins.
While Ethan was just getting started here, our family was just getting to “the good part.” Our kids were just starting to learn to have not just little kid fun together. Our teens were joking with each other, planning their futures, talking about what their lives will be like, their spouses, kids and careers.
It was fun for us as mom & dad to listen to Ethan make plans (and he had so many of them!) and to talk to his siblings at the dinner table every night.
We will miss all the things. Well, I cannot lie…we won’t miss sibling fights. However, we will miss every night when he goes to bed and says night mom, night dad; then for the next 9-12 hours we hear the Joy FM as his room is next to ours and he listens to it loud. We will miss getting him up for school; and then him saying bye mom, bye dad and I say: love you, have a great day! Dad says: have a good day see ya later!
One last hug, even if he didn’t want to be touched, or one last funny face would mean more to us than anything in the world.
“It is the greatest joy of my life to hear that my children are consistently living their lives in the ways of truth!”
3 John 1:4
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Chris & Lindsay Weiser
c/o Ethan Weiser Memorial Fund
Or to
Missing you Ethan. Luv grandpa Chuck❤️🙏
Deepest heart felt condolences to all his family and friends that will miss him! Love the stories. RIP in the Lord’s presence Ethan!
Ethan
Thank you for being an incredible MAN OF GOD. Your presence, and now absence, in this world has left a permanent mark. This morning I took my granddaughter to the bus stop. As she boarded the bus, I realized because of your life, I was praying over my granddaughter. In the smallest of things, a bus stop, I am now focused in prayer time. Your life reminds us the reason Jesus focused so much on kids and youth was in the fact your hearts are pure and focused. Thank you, ETHAN.
To the family and friends
We never met Ethan. But because of his life, we are more determined than ever that each generation must be nurtured in the live and passionate pursuit of Father. Thank you for raising a MIGHTY MAN OF GOD in Ethan. Know that we mourn with you, and rejoice with you.
As a parent & grandparent, this is so difficult. We all remember when Ethan was a baby because we remember when Chris & Lindsay were themselves, just little kids. This isn’t supposed to happen and if there was such a thing as “three wishes” we’d gladly turn the clock back and do it over. All of us, your friends and family, will keep praying for Gods peace which the Bible says “passes our understanding.” Kim was telling me stories that Kathy told her about what a good kid and strong witness for our Lord Ethan was. How big is that today? He was a teenager but he was mature in the faith and that is everything! May our God hold you all in his hand. Jim & Kim
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Just like everyone else we are so sad for a life that was just beginning to be snuffed out in an instant. Ethan had great plans but for some reason God had his plan as well. We won’t understand it this side of heaven. The best is that we know where Ethan is he’s with Jesus and you will see him again someday. God bless the whole family.
You always be so loved ❤️❤️❤️. Rest in peace Sweet Boy your job here was short as it was is Done🙏❤️
Jesus says to you well done my good and Faithful Servant.we all long to hear that but you got to hear it sooner.
So eternally Bleesed
Will see you soon one Day My Friend😀🙏❤️
Please know that I love you in my prayers. I pray that God will give you the strength and the piece that only he can give. May God bless you.
Jakie Carmicle, Friend of Tammy and Pastor Dave
Words cannot express how sorry we are that this happened. We love Ethan and all of you and we are praying that the Lord wrap His arms around each of you during this very difficult time. May His peace comfort you. We love you guys
I didn’t get to know Ethan well being a long distance great aunt in Ohio except on few Florida vacations. We
all think we’ll have plenty of time but that doesn’t always happen as we now know. The obituary was lovely describing Ethan’s life. May God give you extra blessings and help you through this sorrowful time. Love and care for my Florida families🙏🏼.
Love, Aunt Sue and Uncle Mike
So Sorry for your loss of the Weiser family!!!
It’s so SAD to lose a child!!!!!
I pray for Ethan n the family .
So sorry to have heard the News about Ethan. But praise GOD he is sitting with Jesus.
I can not imagine what your family is going through, but praying for comfort and joy as you remember Ethan. Hold tight to the precious memories you have of him and the joy he brought to your family.
May God put his loving arms around each one of you, and give you all the comfort that only He can give! Sending so many prayers and love to Chris and Lindsay, to Ethan’s siblings, and to the entire Weiser family! ♥️🙏🏼 -Lorie
We don’t understand humanly why children are taken at a young age. Chris and Lindsey and family – praying the Holy Spirit covers and surrounds all of you with comfort and peace at this heartbreaking time as you release Ethan into God’s care. My thoughts and prayers are will you all!
We were shocked when we heard of Ethans death and how it happened. A young life taken too early from everyone who loves him and wishes he were still here.
We had the privilege of being with Ethan over the years as we went to Florida to Mandy’s house. We were able to experience Christmas and Birthdays and I was glad I took photos and videos of those experiences.
I remember one Christmas when all the children were sitting on the floor receiving their gifts and when Ethan opened his he saw he had received a couple of video games and he jumped up and raised his arms and yelled YESSS! His enthusiasm for life was contagious.
We were there for a Birthday and I gave him $2 bills equal to his age and he was so excited. After his death the family said he kept those $2 bills in his room and it was an honor to know that something so small was cherished by Ethan.
We as Christians always stand on the Word and as it says “All Things Work For The Good” only the future will reveal that Truth. What is exciting was hearing that at the memorial service 10 people accepted Christ and at the funeral 4 more accepted Christ.
God is good and he knows best and as we all deal with the loss of Ethan we can take hope in knowing he is in the Arms of God and one day we will all see him face to face.
Thank you for the life your family has lived to give Ethan a living hope in Christ and that his life has not been lived without leaving Gods finger prints on all that Ethan touched.
You are in our prayers and know that the future is bright as Ethan’s life will never be forgotten.
I am so sorry for your lost . I know your heart is broken, I am glad your grandfather Bill was there to welcome him.Our Lord Jesus held him when he arrived. God Bless you all.
My biggest condolences go out to you all! I used to live on Laurence Ct. I was his grandmas neighbor. I had the grace of knowing Ethan and his wonderful siblings. When I knew Ethan I knew a kind, Extravagant, Funny and Talented soul. Bikes used to be the attraction when we all played outside, anytime me and my sister Hailee went over to Ethan’s Grandmas house to play with them we would bring our bikes and Ethan (fearlessly) would ride the bikes down the ditch. We would play hide and seek a lot. We didn’t need much to have a good time. We could all sit in the driveway for hours and have the time of our lives. During my 8th grade year of middle school Ethan tried out for the 7th grade talent show. I wish I remembered which song he tried out with because it was truly an angels voice. Ethan loved to sing. Ethan loved to play. Ethan was Ethan. A kind, Giving, Bright, Forgiving, Strong, Independent Angel. I am praying for each and everyone of you all during this time.