Bryce Wesley Gresham

Bryce Wesley Gresham, 85, was born to Beulah D. Dermo Gresham and Harvey E. Gresham on June 18, 1927, on the family farm in Elbert, CO. He passed away on April 17, 2013 in Greeley, Colorado after battling multiple myeloma.

Bryce grew up on the family farm, harnessing horses, milking cows, feeding chickens, raising wheat, pulling calves, and generally working the land. He attended school from first grade to eighth grade at the Lincoln School house west of the town of Elbert. He attended and graduated from Elbert High School in May of 1945. Bryce enlisted in the United States Merchant Marines prior to graduation and left the Monday after graduation for basic training. He was discharged from the Merchant Marines in February of 1947.

Upon returning home from the service he soon took over the operation of the family farm when his parents moved to Missouri for Harvey’s health. Bryce married Margaret Carleen Ward in July of 1950. They had two children, Danny and David. Throughout his life Bryce took an active interest in his community. He served on the school board for Elbert School District #200 for 14 years and he was a member of the Soil Conservation District for 25 years. Bryce served on the board for the CO-OP in Calhan for 12 years and the FSA board in Simla for 16. He was also a County Commissioner for Elbert County for 4 years and did title work for gas companies. He was a member of the American Legion and a past commander. Bryce and Carleen were honored as “Outstanding Republicans” by the Republican party of Elbert County. Bryce Gresham participated in numerous other activities to support and sustain the community of Elbert, the County of Elbert and the State of Colorado. On July 18, 2009 Bryce married Rita Ames in Greeley, Colorado where they enjoyed the last 4 years of their life together.

Bryce Wesley Gresham is survived by his wife Rita Gresham, her 3 daughters and their families. He is survived by his son Danny, and his family. He is also survived by his sister Marjorie Gresham Cole, and numerous nieces, and nephews.

Bryce is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Beulah Gresham, his son David and his first wife Carleen.