He was born June 27, 1990 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Jeff and Janet Matchett. He attended Ladue Horton Watkins High School and graduated in 2008. He graduated from Mizzou, in 2012, with a degree in English and a minor in Latin. Most recently, he was attending Meramac Community College, majoring in Horticulture.
Ethan is survived by his parents Jeff and Janet Matchett of Olivette, MO; his sister, Becky (Dave) Pritchett of Richmond, VA; his brother, Danny (Mara) Matchett of St. Louis, MO; his niece Lexi Pritchett; his nephew Parker Pritchett; his grandmother, Nancy Matchett of St. Louis, MO; his aunts, Cari Machet of St. Louis, MO, Donna (Dan) Conoyer of St. Peters, MO, Jody Himberger of Topeka, KS, and Jill (Linda Ochs) Himberger of Topeka, KS; his cousin, Joe Himberger of Boise, ID; as well as extended family and friends.
Ethan was a talented musician, poet, and a loving friend to many. He had a heart of gold. His smile would light up a room and he had an infectious laugh. Ethan never hesitated to help a friend or stranger in need. He would want us to love one another, dance, sing, and be happy, even though it may seem impossible right now.
Services: The family is deferring a memorial service due to the pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to St. Louis Community College -Horticulture Program. Donations may be made online at STLCC.edu/give, or by mail directed to: STLCC Foundation, 3221 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO 63044.
~~“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde~~
