Kevin Michael Coulter

Kevin Michael Coulter

January 28, 1955 – September 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kevin Michael Coulter announces his peaceful passing on September 8, 2026, at Mount Cartier Court in Revelstoke, BC, at the age of 71.

Born in Revelstoke to Ronald and Helen Coulter, Kevin spent his entire life in the community he loved. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Randy Coulter. He is survived by his brother Scott Coulter (Johanne) ; daughters Mahalia Coulter, Heidi-Kaye Coulter, and Olivia Coulter (Shawn Bracken); and grandchildren Gavin, Nash, Mica, Aurora, Eldyn, Walsh, Bowe, Czevy and Alaska. He also leaves behind his longtime best friend Kenny Murdoch (June) and his many beloved Pythian brothers and sisters.

Being Papa was one of Kevin's greatest joys. Eldyn, Walsh, Bowe, Czevy and Alaska were at the heart of his world. He shared an especially close bond with Eldyn, who became the son he never had, and could often be found at the hockey arena proudly watching Eldyn and Walsh play.

Kevin had a lifelong love of the outdoors. An accomplished mountaineer, he climbed throughout the Selkirk and Monashee ranges and the Canadian Rockies and enjoyed skiing, biking, fishing, hunting and camping. In 1990, Kevin and Tim Guptill harvested a non-typical mule deer scoring 218 1/8, earning a place in the Trophy Wildlife Records Club of British Columbia. In his younger years, Kevin also played many years of competitive baseball as a back catcher, as well as soccer, and spent countless hours coaching soccer when he wasn't on the field himself.

Kevin spent more than three decades with Highways, beginning as a grader operator and later becoming a foreman before his retirement. A true man of many talents and trades, Kevin also had a great love for carpentry, which he did on the side for many years. He was happiest when he could work with his hands, build something, fix something or simply figure out how to get a job done. From 2002 to 2021, he ran Carnes Creek, where many friendships and memories were made.

There was also a wonderfully gentle and creative side to Kevin. He created beautiful pieces of embroidery, took great pride in his garden and had a special passion for his dahlias. He absolutely adored his chickens, whose companionship he found incredibly therapeutic. It wasn't unusual to find Kevin sitting peacefully outside by the window with a sleeping chicken cradled in his arms.

Kevin was a dedicated member of the Knights of Pythias, Gold Range Lodge #26 for more than two decades. Throughout his years of service, he held numerous leadership positions, including Chancellor Commander, Grand Chancellor, Lodge Treasurer and Grand Treasurer, and attained his highest Pythian honour as Supreme Representative, later becoming Past Supreme Representative. In 2024, he received the Hepman Trophy in recognition of his dedication and service. Many will also remember Kevin from the Pythian bingo nights, something he looked forward to each week for the familiar faces, friendships and conversation.

Perhaps most of all, Revelstoke will remember Kevin simply for being Kevin—his long braided ponytail, his unmistakable whistle and his ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone. You could often hear him before you saw him, and a quick hello rarely stayed quick.

Kevin's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Queen Victoria Hospital and Mount Cartier Court for the kindness, compassion and care they provided throughout his final months. We know how much Kevin appreciated each of you, and our family will forever be grateful.

A Celebration of Kevin's Life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Revelstoke Community Centre, with refreshments and tea to follow.

Kevin leaves behind a lifetime of adventures, friendships and memories, and a presence in Revelstoke that will be deeply missed.

May the mountains be endless, the fish always biting, and the dahlias forever in bloom.

Fare thee well, Dad. Fare thee well, Papa.