Norman Brian Coulter, 52, of Cleveland, Ohio died at home on September 8, 2022 of cardiopulmonary arrest.

Born June 24, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri to Sharon and Larry Uber, he was adopted by Edward "Ed" Coulter when Sharon remarried. Brian attended Pembroke Country Day School in Kansas City, completing his final year at Chagrin Falls High School in Ohio before attending the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

Brian returned to Cleveland afterward, working in the hospitality industry.

During family trips to Ancy-le-Franc, he developed a love of French delicacies, and relished culinary adventures. He was a voracious reader, collecting both the classics and complete works of Stephen King. A fervent sports fan, cheering the Guardians and Cleveland Browns, he relished time outdoors in Cleveland's metro parks.

He is survived by parents Sharon Coulter James (Tom) of Greensboro, NC; Ed Coulter (Sharon) of Olathe, Kansas; and Larry Uber (Wilma) of Crossville, Tennessee; brother, Matthew Brendan Coulter of Fall River, Kansas; stepsisters Scottie James Fernandez of Ossining, New York and Michelle Cardone (Tommy) of Lansing, Kansas and aunts, Jerri Messner (Jerry) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Vicki McCue (Robert) of Lenexa, Kansas; Rita Wilson (Marty) of Prairie Village, Kansas and an uncle, Scott Coulter (Kim) of Lenexa, Kansas.

He is survived by a niece, Madison Coulter and nephews, Grayson Coulter, Max Coulter, and James Fernandez.

The family remembers Brian's lifelong friendship with Brett Pickett. He valued relationships with former spouse, Mary Vavra Coulter Malensek, and colleagues Pete Szoke and Byran Combs. He thought highly of and enjoyed working with his coworkers at Don's Lighthouse, especially Lisa and Lori. He and his brother, Brendan, were not only brothers but the closest of friends who talked almost daily, despite the distance between them. Prior to Brian's passing, he and Brendan discussed plans for his relocation to Kansas to be able to spend more time together.

He was predeceased by grandparents Jane Elizabeth Cobb, and Mildred and Clifford Coulter.

In May 2021, a genetic condition culminated in a kidney transplant. Brian was profoundly grateful to Rabbi Michael Ungar, his kidney donor, and to Dr. Alvin Wee the transplant surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. Afterward, he met intermittently with two fellow transplant recipients, their kidney donors, and spouses. The tight knit group celebrated their good fortune and supported one another. He relied upon Dr. Wee's wit and humor, the best of medicine, looking forward to appointments with his transplant team.

Brian's big heartedness, thoughtfulness, and kindness were his trademarks.

However, he was a tad stubborn. He personified the Frank Sinatra song, "My Way," which sometimes echoed throughout his apartment, decorated with artwork from his niece and nephews and family photos.

Brian's modest rebuke, "Mom, this isn't necessary!" echoes now. Yet friends and family appreciated his humility as his greatest gift.

There will be a visitation at the Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. on October 13, followed by a Celebration of Life with Pastor Chad McDonald officiating. Brian will be interred at the Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.

To honor the enormous and selfless contributions by his donor and medical team, the family request memorial donations to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org