Ethan Wayne Ware

Ethan Wayne Ware passed from this life on September 26, 2026, at the age of 20 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Ethan was born on December 18, 2005, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is the son of Mark Timothy and Lindsay Rochelle (Pate) Ware. Ethan grew up in Maramec and initially began kindergarten in Cleveland. Ethan also attended elementary school in Pawnee before moving with his parents to Terlton and completing high school in Cleveland, graduating with the Class of 2024. During high school, Ethan attended Drumright Vo Tech, learning the trade of facilities maintenance. Ethan began working at Kone following high school as an apprentice elevator constructor/technician. He was also a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors.

Ethan enjoyed spending time with the people he loved and making memories with his friends and family. He loved playing video games, especially Call of Duty: Black Ops, with his friends and family. He enjoyed swimming at the "Terlton Cliffs" and Lake Tenkiller, including the excitement of jumping from the cliffs into the water. Ethan loved going camping and fishing with his buddies, having friends over to play darts, and simply enjoying their time together. Some of his favorite family memories were made during trips to Silver Dollar City. Above all, Ethan had a deep and meaningful faith. He accepted Christ as his Savior on May 5, 2013, at his grandmother's home and was baptized at Western Heights Baptist Church. His faith became an important part of who he was and the life he shared with those around him.

Survivors are parents Mark and Lindsay Ware; three siblings Tegun Ware, Talon Ware, Macy Ware; maternal grandparents Cathy Pate, paternal grandparents Lois Ware, maternal great grandmother Pansy Andrews and a host of other relatives and friends. Ethan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Steven Pate, paternal grandfather Larry Ware, maternal great grandparents Roger Andrews, Betty and Joe Pate; paternal great greatparents Herman Ware and Dorothy Jones, Marion and Wanda Hughart.