Christopher Coulthurst

Christopher Eden Coulthurst

Bellingham, Washington – On November 8th, 2024, Chris passed away tragically while riding his motorcycle at age 49. He was born in Bellingham, WA on June 23rd, 1975.

He is predeceased by his parents, Danny, and Marsha Coulthurst.

Chris is survived by his siblings, Robert Coulthurst, Kenneth Tobin, Mary Coulthurst, Michael Coulthurst, Rick Coulthurst, Daniel Glaze (brother-in-law) and Kimberly Coulthurst (sister-in-law).

Chris attended school at Marietta and Alderwood Elementary, Shuksan Middle School and Bellingham High School. He received his GED from Bellingham Technical College.

It was at an early age that Chris began to show a keen interest in computers, ham radio, electronics, aviation, and technology.

Following in his parent's footsteps, he attained his Amateur Radio Technician's license in middle school. His father, Danny's profession as a radio engineer inspired him and he quickly learned the industry. This passion evolved more later, where he took a key role in the family business of operating telecommunications towers on Orcas Island.

Computers and telecommunications were a great interest to Chris. In 1998, he hosted his own dial-up internet service provider business, where he spent late nights learning about networks and various operating systems. Chris enjoyed working with anything electronic and spent much of his life building gadgets and automating his living space.

Chris also had a passion for aviation and, as a teenager, joined the Civil Air Patrol in Bellingham, WA. Chris continued to learn about flying and received his private pilot's license in 2005. He purchased a Piper Cherokee Warrior airplane in which he enjoyed taking friends and family for scenic flights around the San Juan Islands.

Chris was actively involved in his social circles, where his friends were an important part of his life. On many nights, you could often find "Topher" at the Slo-Pitch bar, leading the board at trivia or partying at Rumors Cabaret.

Chris had the ability to remember most of what he was exposed to and could be counted on to pull up the name, place or last detail of just about anything. During his school years, Chris would often rely on memory in performing both academically and musically. He was a talented musician and loved all genres of music. He learned to play the standup and electric bass at an early age and played with the orchestra in middle and high school.

During the last years of his life, Chris looked forward to spending Wednesday "band" nights, jamming with his brother, Rob, and brother-in-law, Dan.

A celebration of life will be held in Bellingham in Spring of 2025. More details will be posted at a later date on social media.