Alec C. Olson, 26, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014, at his residence of a self inflicted gunshot wound.

Alec was born on August 22, 1988, in Sheridan, WY to parents Gerald and Kathleen Smith Olson. Alec enjoyed working in sales, video gaming, shooting, and marksmanship. He studied and loved WWII history, and enjoyed movies and animals. He particularly loved his nieces, Lily and Quinn. They were the light of his life.Alec was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arvel and Maizie Margaret Smith, Vernon Olson and uncle Robert Olson. He is survived by his parents; Kathleen (Keith) Davidson of Sheridan, WY, Gerald (Peggy) Olson of Billings, MT, grandparents; Edna Olson of Big Rapids, MI, Stanley and Ruth Davidson of Hulett, WY, siblings; Brandy (Mike) Fox of Sheridan, WY, step siblings; Julie Davidson of Sheridan, WY, Todd (Catherine) Davidson, Snoqualmie, WA, Andrea Davidson of  Pinedale, WY, Heidi Davidson of Laramie, WY, niece, Liliana, niece and Goddaughter, Quinn, his Aunt Linda (Gerald) Risinger, Uncle David (Denise) Smith, all of Oxford, MI, Uncle Dan (Luanne) Smith of Leonard, MI, Uncle Dale (Vickie) Olson and Aunt Marsha Fry all of Big Rapids, MI and his dog, Doogie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Kane Funeral Home with Father Jim Heiser officiating. A reception will follow in the Kane Reception Hall. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Ridge Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Oxford, MI .

Memorials to honor Alec can be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter at 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.

-Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus said,

“Come unto me, all ye that labor

and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me,

for I am meek and lowly in heart;

and you will find rest unto your souls.

“for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.