Why 22? It is the number of years our Heavenly Father waited then called his beloved servant home. Our son, Ethan Cole Wang, born on May 30, 2000 unexpectedly went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday June 9th 2022, around 12:41am EDT. Excited at taking his first steps into adulthood with a promising job and a bright future. When he said goodbye to us, he was vibrant, in good health and excited for the new life that the Lord blessed him with.
As a child, Ethan was fascinated by the simplicity and building complexity of Lego®. This dualism focused him through the years to develop a curiosity into the polymers that Legos were made from. Chemical engineering and material construction soon became a passion in high school and ultimately directed his path to materials science.
Ethan recently graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He was growing his awareness of the impact of materials on the environment and was set firm to research and engineer solutions that would benefit the world around him. He was blessed to accept a professional job in his major field of study at the time of his passing. He had enjoyed many leadership roles during his short life and his friends and colleagues recall Ethan’s confidence and joy for God and for his life.
Ethan Cole Wang:
- First name Ethan, because the biblical meaning meant strong, firm and trustworthy.
- Middle name Cole, in honor of his mother Nicole, who would be his strength in his 22 years.
- Last name Wang, to continue the legacy from his fathers before him.
Academic:
- Purdue University eSport Inkling Technology at Purdue (ITAP) – President and Co-Founder
- Purdue University Pokemon Club – President
- Purdue University Rollerblade Club – Founder
- Purdue University Research Student under Dr. Davin Piercey
- Campus House Men’s Bible Study Leader
Lifestyle:
- Loved God, Every Kind of Cheese, Sushi and Hot & Sour Soup
- Dreamed about being a Materials Engineer at Lego and moving to Denmark.
- Uncanny ability to memorize movie scenes with quotes and avid Studio Ghibli fan.
- Warhammer 40K hobbyist with an army of Ultra Marines.
- Splatoon eSports – ITAP Head Inkling
It is well with our souls that Ethan is with the Lord! It will be but a moment before we are reunited with him; however, every day is too long until that time. We appreciate your prayers, love and support.
Phil 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord Always, Again I say rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."
