Ethan Andrew Austin, 12, passed away at his home in Kennewick, WA on June 9, 2014. He was born March 19, 2002 in Richland, WA to parents Andrew and Cynthia Austin. He has lived in Kennewick all his life. Ethan, aka Nuggie, Nuglet, Smooch, Lover, Bubba, E-Man, Chip, was a student at Desert Hills Middle School. He was a kind and considerate young man. He was very outgoing, confident, friendly, and had a caring and loving heart. He was a member of the Kennewick First Presbyterian Church, Boy Scout Troop #148, Wyldlife-YoungLife, Tri-City Country Club Junior Golfers, and Practical Edge Junior Team. He loved deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, archery, fishing, camping, golfing, BBQ-ing, hiking, playing chess at lunch, playing the bass guitar in DHMS Band, attending church, dressing up in a tie and dress shirt every Wednesday for Tie Day (which he started at DHMS), going on weekly yogurt dates with Mommy, being with his cousins, spending time at Curlew Lake with his family Sea-Doo'ing, boating, and fishing, riding his bike and playing with his friends. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his dad, and best friend Drew, doing all the above activities together. He was the kind of son you would always hope for. Ethan is survived by his mother Cyndi Austin, father Drew Austin, sister Rachel Austin, grandparents Debbie and Arvid Larson. Aunts and Uncles: Jodi and Mike Mahan, Keith and Holly Larson, Rick and Ann Austin. Cousins: Molly, Liam, Matt, Mason, and Marshall Mahan; Hayden and Parker Larson; Brian (Angela) and Matt Austin. In addition, he is survived by a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ted and Shirley Austin. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Kamiakin High School gymnasium on Thursday, June 19, at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at the HAPO Credit Union "Austin Family Fund." For online condolences, please visit www.AskHillcrest.com.