Ole Arthor Olson, 19, of Brighton, IA passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A time to share stories and visit with family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA. Memorial contributions in Ole’s honor may be directed to the family and mailed to P.O. Box 244, Brighton, IA 52540. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Ole Arthor Olson entered this life on April 17, 2006, in Stockton, CA, the son of Shawn and Angel Olson. His early years were spent in California before the family moved to Brighton, IA, which they have called home ever since. Ole was a 2024 graduate of Washington High School where he played football for the Demons. From an early age he had a love for cars, 4-wheelers or anything mechanical. He was never afraid to work on something that needed to be fixed and always loved anything that went fast. Ole was a big man with a big heart. He was someone who was soft spoken, but his actions were louder than words. He was always supportive and looked for the positive side of any situation. He cared deeply for his family, especially his siblings. Ole was currently employed at Lisco working alongside his Uncle Danny as a boring operator. His presence will be missed by his family and the many lucky enough to call him friend.
Ole was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandmother. Left to share his story are his parents, Shawn and Angel Olson of Brighton, IA; three siblings, Ashley Brookshire and Odessa and Otto Olson; his paternal grandfather, Michael Gambrel; three uncles, Danny Qualters (Alex Bucher), Michael Gambrel Jr., and John Gambrel, as well as many extended family and friends.
