Amber Lynn Coulter

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Amber Lynn Coulter, 59, of Lincoln, NE passed away January 1, 2023, at Bryan East hospital after a long illness. She was born in Omaha, NE to James and Carol (Sharp) Coulter.

Amber graduated from North High School in Omaha in 1981, and from Kearney State College in 1985. She earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1989 and worked for many years as a very successful attorney in the Legal Division of the Nebraska Department of Revenue. She also served as a special assistant to Nebraska’s Attorney General.

She is survived by her parents; her aunts, Suzanne Roberts, Emily Sharp, Carolyn Sharp, and Cindy Mayfield; uncles, Wayne Roberts, Bruce Mayfield, and many cousins. She was preceded in death by uncles Robert Coulter, Jerry Sharp, Jim Sharp, Larry Sharp and Aunt Marlene Sharp.

Amber will be greatly missed by her friends at the Revenue Department and by all who were privileged to know her.

A memorial service will be held for Amber at a later date.

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January 16, 2023

I lived just a few doors down the street from Amber when I was maybe 6-7 yrs old. Me and Amber and my sisters played together frequently and I still remember her to this day. In fact, she popped in my head just a few weeks back! We moved from that neighborhood when I was 9yrs old and I haven’t seen her since but I never forgot her or the nice memories of playing together. Much sympathy and prayers to her family.

– Rene Knievel

January 11, 2023

I first met Amber in law school, and then got a chance to work with her at the Department of Revenue. She was always a joy to talk to and laugh with and she will be sorely missed by those who had the good fortune to know her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

– Wayne Dolezal

January 11, 2023

Dear Jim and Carol, I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your dear daughter. Although I never had the pleasure of knowing her, I know she was a very intelligent and a well-respected attorney. I can’t imagine the grief of a parent having to endure the loss of your child. My sincere condolences to you with hopes her memories will help to sustain you. May God’s comfort and love be with you.

– Laraine (Duda) Roberts

January 9, 2023

Amber was one of my best friends in law school. She was lovely, witty, smart, and fun to be around. Sending prayers of healing to her dear family.

– Susie (Huebner) Gessert

January 9, 2023

Amber was my roommate at law school my third year. She was always kind, had a sharp wit, and was so fun to be around. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. My condolences and prayers to her family.

– Sheri Passer Dietrich

January 9, 2023

Amber and I had many of the same classes and friends in High School. She was so intelligent, funny and a wonderful person all around. My condolences to her family. I was always sad we lost touch. I’m very thankful for her friendship and the times we shared throughout our High School years.

– Tammy Baucke Witt

January 8, 2023

Sending my condolences and prayers for your family, as you grieve this great loss. May she rest in eternal peace.

– Ronda (Huey) Klein

January 8, 2023

Amber and I grew up on the same block. We went swimming together at High Point Pool. I had many sleep overs at her house. We graduated from North High after having so many classes together. We were also on Student Council together. Then we both went to Kearney State College. Amber graduated a year before me. I got her Christmas card returned to me this year and now I know why. I am so sad she is gone and had to battle a long illness. She was such a beautiful person both inside and out. I will cherish all the fond memories and fun times we had together ❤️

– Becky Prochnau (Ricks)

January 8, 2023

We lived next door to the Coulter family (Russ and Clare Connelly) and I used to babysit Amber. My name is Carol Hutchings (formerly Connelly). I’m deeply sorry for your loss.

– Carol Hutchings

January 7, 2023

Deepest sympathies to the Coulter family. I was a classmate of Amber’s at Omaha North High school. Amber was such a sweet and intelligent person, always a joy to be around. You are all in our prayers at this very difficult time.

– Kris Lausterer

January 7, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Amber. She was a lovely, smart, caring person who left the earth too soon. Take solace in the good she did on this earth and that she is now in heaven. God bless her and her family.

– Abby

January 5, 2023

Amber was one of the first people I met in Law School. We were in the same section and often sat at the same table in the library to study. She was witty, kind, and very intelligent. A few years after graduation, we road tripped to Kansas City and met up its two other UNL law school grads for dinner and to see Phantom of the Opera. We had an excellent time. I was in Lincoln for a seminar a couple years ago, and I called Amber and we met for dinner. We shared lots of laughs about our law school days, and of course we shared our work war stories. I am so sorry that I didn’t know Amber was sick, and I hope she had a gentle passing. Prayers of comfort for her parents and other friends. Amber, you will be profoundly missed. I am so glad I got to enjoy your friendship. You helped make that scary first year of law school an enjoyable time.