Cole Thomas Olson

Cole Thomas Olson passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 24. Born on March 14, 2002, Cole will be remembered with deep love by those who knew him and by the family who held him close throughout his life.

Cole graduated from Rangeview High School and went on to attend Pickens Technical College in Aurora, Colorado. He worked for Les Schwab Tire Center, where he applied his skills and dedication in work that suited his hands-on nature. He enjoyed working on cars and had a strong interest in lifted 4 x 4 trucks. He also loved baseball and country western music, interests that brought enjoyment and familiarity to his days. Introverted by nature, Cole carried a quiet presence that was all his own, and he will be remembered for the steady and genuine way he moved through life.

He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Olson, and his father, Larry Olson. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandmother, Nancy Olson. His family circle includes, Richard Olson and his wife, Gayle; and his aunts Cathy McCrae and her husband, Sam, Sandy Brice and her husband, Cliff, and his uncles Todd Faller and Rodney Faller. Cole is also survived by his cousins, JC McCrae, Cassie McCrae, Luke Olson and his wife, Lisa, Dan Olson and his wife, Kristen, Clifford Brice, Drew Brice and his wife, Megan, Mattea Sisk and her husband, Riley, Mike McCrae, Savannah Olson, Declan Brice, KrisTina McGaughey, Dustie Schweighauser and her husband Rob, Shiloh McGaughey, Dakoda, Austin and Dallas. 

Cole was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dee Faller, grandfather, Carl Olson, Uncle Ken Fennell, Aunt LaVonne Fennell, and his cousin Stevie Sisk.

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Funeral Service, Aurora, CO. A reception will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at HeartLight Center.

Cole’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family and all who knew him. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Cole's honor to 

Colorado Children's Hospital Foundation 

or

 Donor Alliance