Ethan Michael Woodrome, 19, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ethan was born May 7, 2003 in Independence, Missouri. Ethan is the oldest son of Michael David and Sarah Ann Woodrome. Ethan started playing sports at 3 years old. He had a love for sports and had a natural talent. He played baseball, basketball, and football. Most summers were spent on the baseball field. He was competitive with everything he did. Ethan was a dreamer, anyone that knew Ethan, knew he had a NEW dream every other week. Anything that would make him a millionaire. He loved spending time with his family and friends. The younger kids always gravitated towards Ethan, and he loved spending time with them. He was a leader. Most recently, Ethan and his brothers spent hours at the gym daily becoming closer than ever. Ethan was passionate about things he loved and believed in. And when he loved, he loved hard. Ethan graduated from Grain Valley High School in May of 2021. He enlisted and swore into the Army on April 19, 2022 under Airborne Infantry where he was set to leave July 5th, 2022. Ethan was excited for the opportunity to travel the world and settle somewhere near a beach.
Proceeded in death by: Great grandparents- Nancy & Bobby Keith, Don Wait, Bill and Nadine Eckstein, Grandparents- Steven Wait, Wanda Eckstein, Uncle – Eric Woodrome, Cousin – Carter Burch.
Ethan is survived by: Dad and Mom – Michael & Sarah Woodrome, Brothers- Peyton & Aiden Woodrome all of Grain Valley. Great Grandmother – Patsy Wyatt, Grandmother (Nana) – Tracey Lawrence, Grandfathers – Edward (Renee) Cox, Thomas Eckstein, Aunts and Uncles – Jacob, Cassie, Rachel, Jeremie, Garret, Dillon, Taco, Arianna, Trista, Chris, Mindy, Erica, John, Heather, Melissa, Amos, Garret. Cousins – Lily, Haylee, Victor, Alex, Isaiah, Noah, Presleigh, Donaven, Josh, Nick, Robert, Melanie, Arely, Christopher, Ashton, Cameron, Kade, Elijah, Paislee, Bill, Danny, Jerzi, Jaleah, Marissa, Mariah, Christian, Xzavior, Sara, Gianna, Kash.
Obituary submitted by family
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Joni Smith
1 Jul 2022I’m so sorry for your loss
Amanda Fahrenbocker
1 Jul 2022So very sorry for your loss
Robert Soper
1 Jul 2022Dear Mike and Sarah, I also love your boys along with all the other grandchildren in the family. I feel that Ethan was a special young man. I had high hopes for him and was especially proud of him for joining the military as an Airborne Infantryman. I always thought of him and the other boys as my grandsons. I have many great memories of us playing ball at my house when they were all younger and watching him play baseball and football. I always thought that he was destined for great things. I am truly grateful to have known him. I will miss his loving face and his great smile. You’re all in my heart and in my prayers. I ask the Lord to heal your broken hearts and give you the love that you need to go on with your lives in peace. I also want to ask the Lord to heal Grandma Pat and Ethans Nana, Tracey Lawrence.
Linda Hill
2 Jul 2022We are so saddened to hear about Ethan passing away! Always will remember him on baseball field n hanging out w Our grandson CJ Lakey. Watched those boys play for a long time
Please know our thoughts n prayers are w you and your family
You raised an amazing young man and he will be missed by many, God bless
Garney n Linda Hill ( Angela Lakey’s parents)
Kirk, Lynn & Barrett Arnold
2 Jul 2022Our hearts are broken to hear of Ethan’s passing. Our memories of Ethan include that beautiful smile, his politeness when he rode with us to or from baseball practice, his natural athletic ability on the baseball field. Ethan was loved so by all of you, and everyone around him. Our hearts are with you each. God just received one precious young man. We trust that he is at peace. WE will hold you each up as you go through this painful time. Much love
Susan Wasmer
2 Jul 2022I’m so sorry Michael and Sarah! Ethan was an awesome kid! If you need anything please let me know.
Jessica Gibson
2 Jul 2022Heartbreaking 😢 You will forever be missed kid❤ Fly high with our lost loved ones😘😘
Dawn White
2 Jul 2022I am so truly sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that can bring comfort. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Love and Prayers
Kelley Hildebrand
3 Jul 2022Mike and Sarah,
My whole heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry. We have you and your family and friends in your tribe in our thoughts, in our prayers.
I am so sorry.
Jean Walker (Miss. Jean)
4 Jul 2022My memories of this young man began when he was preschool age. He was full of energy, personality,and enjoyed being challenged. Yes he wasn’t going to be outdone by anyone. He was tough and kind all at the same time. He was seldom in trouble. (lol) The other classmates would call his name “Hey Ethan you wanta race bikes?” ” Ethan throw the ball to me first!” ” Hey sit by me, I will save you a place.” He was well liked and strangely looked up to. He was a great friend to everyone. I always knew he would do well in sports because he was impressed by the sport greats. When his brothers attended preschool we could tell Ethan influenced them. I asked them a few times where did you learn that from? answer: Ethan did it ,watch this. ” This family extended past the immediate members. I believe everyone will support each other through this because it has effected us all even this old fluffy preschool teacher. It’s good to know we’ve gained a blessed guardian angel named Ethan 🙏
Sheila Pavlich
5 Jul 2022So very very sorry for your guys loss… you are in my prayers. Love you all