Ian Leif Hebert

Ian Leif Hebert, age 19, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Copperas Cove, Texas. Ian was born in McComb, Mississippi on November 27, 1998 and led a life that was nothing short of truly unique. He graduated high school in Mississippi from Saint Stanislaus in May of 2017 among the top in his class. While at Saint Stanislaus, Ian was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the Robotics Club, the Yearbook Club, the Sailing Team, the school band, the drama club, and the school paper.

Ian was a lover of music, art, literature, and film. He was an avid skateboarder and enjoyed being outdoors among nature. He learned how to play a variety of musical instruments and composed original pieces on the piano, guitar, and computer.

Not only was Ian an artist, he was also a “wordsmith” with an expansive vocabulary. Like his love for language, Ian adored Asian cuisine and culture. While in Texas, Ian attended Central Texas College and served on their debate team. He was a Creative Assistant at Chip Control Auto Glass in Copperas Cove.

Ian is survived by his father, Erie J. Hebert III, and his step mother, Angela Hebert, of Copperas Cove, Texas, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Erie J. Hebert Jr. of Gulfport, Mississippi, his aunt, Adrienne Hebert of Tampa, Florida, and a large Texas-born family, the Tijerinas. A memorial service will be held at Overlook Park on Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Belton, Texas on Saturday, June 2nd at 10am.