Birth date: Dec 21, 1979 Death date: Oct 27, 2023
Brian Keith Coltharp passed away on October 27th, 2023, at age 43. Brian was born on December 21st, 1979 in Lompoc, California to Keith and Catherine Coltharp. He spent his younger years in California, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah w Read Obituary
The Coltharp family took me in at a very hard time in my life and welcomed me into their family. It will always mean so very much to me and I will always be grateful to them for that time! Brian was a big brother through that year and his laugh is what I remember most. Always telling jokes and making others smile. I'm so sorry for you all and send my prayers and hugs to all of you. Much love, Chloe
Keith, Cathy, Heather, Jennie (Ryan), Cindi (Chas), and especially Leslie and her children; my thoughts and my heart are with you all right now. I was fortunate to call Brian my brother for 10 years and, for all of his inner struggles, had such a big generous heart and he loved his family fiercely. He was so very, very gifted and I will never forget the first time I saw him sit down at whatever keyboard he always had lying around and put on the ULTIMATE 80's rock tour-de-force 'concert' right there in his living room and I was left to pick my jaw up off of the floor. I would occasionally "try" to join in with my guitar but always just ended up sitting and listening to the maestro make magic without, it seemed, any real effort. I loved his quick wit and stealthy-sly sense of humor and could always count on a laugh when he was around.
I know he tried so hard and I know his wonderful wife Leslie tried so hard with him and it breaks my heart that someone that had moments when he could shine so very brightly also carried so much pain and struggle inside of him. I know he wanted to find a way through all of that inner turmoil and hang on and I also know that his inner struggles were so very deep and profound.
You've lost a brother, father, husband, uncle, and son and I know there is an ache there that must seem like it will be something that you all will have to carry. As each of you mourn Brian's absence, I sincerely hope that somehow, in time, you may all be able to find some measure of peace that gives each of you, in your own individual way, a path forward that will include a sacred space within each of you to carry the memory of all the wonderful things that Brian was... that somehow the light that he did carry within him may be able to be reflected in each and every one of you.
I love you all and, though this time will be fraught with such deep sorrow, I pray that you may all find some form of personal peace that will carry you through the darkest of hours.
Keith & Cathy, So sorry to hear about your loss. We just heard this morning. We just got home from Idaho for Bob’s sister’s funeral yesterday! We send love & lots of prayers for you & your family. 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
I was good friends with Brian when we all lived in Huntington Beach California in the 80s and early 90s. I have good memories of hanging out at his house or sleepovers or scouts activities. He was always a goofy fun loving kid that I enjoyed being around. Even though we haven’t seen each other in over 25 years, it’s still hard to fathom that he’s no longer with us. But I know that his soul is always with his friends and family.
My memory of Brian is the big smile he always had at family get-togethers and reunions! He was so fun to be around and talk to! He absolutely adored his precious children and tried so hard to live his life the best he knew how despite his struggles with his mental health and addiction. I admire so much that he tried to do all the things that good fathers and priesthood holders do while enduring so much inner pain. We can't even begin to know what that was like for him and I have faith that he is now at peace and able to to be free of the suffering. My heart is hurting so much for his wife and children for all they have experienced and what they are feeling now. My prayers are with everyone as they find their own peace with the loss of their husband, father, son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend.
I want to send my condolences to his family and to my Uncle Family my condolences to them for their lost and I was shocked to hear the news of his passing but one thing I will remember is when my uncle family visited my folks place all my uncle kids got on my stepdad tractor and they all had fun I will cherish those memories. as long we remember Brian, we will never forget him RIP Brian.
Your Cousin Garry A. Curtis
Sending condolences to the Coltharp family. I cannot imagine the pain of losing your son. May Heavenlly Father bless all who loved him and will miss him. (Keith this is Brenda's friend Ranae Graham)
I love you, big brother. I’ll miss you so much.
What struck me most about Brian was how he very often posted on Facebook how wonderful a mother Leslie is and how he loved those kids, loved taking them places, and was so proud of them. His earthly struggles are over now and he's at peace and feeling the love of God and members of his family who have gone on before. I love you, Brian.... Aunt Gail
Oh, my Big B. My little brother… I love you so much, and will miss you and your big present. I know that we had our differences through the years but you were always loving to me and we shared a special bond. You were one of the hardest workers I know and always had big hugs for everyone. Your music touched my life in ways you don’t even know. You are truly missed and are in my heart forever and ever. I love you so much, Brian. Love, Your big sis, Heather.
