Randy Ray Gresham, 59, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City. He was born on April 13, 1951 in Dodge City, the son of Donald and Linnie (Schiffner) Gresham.

Randy grew up in Ensign and attended school there. He graduated from high school in Colorado Springs. After graduation, Randy returned to Ensign where he farmed south of town. He married Caressa Coover on August 20, 1992 in Dodge City. She survives. Randy's many hobbies included raising buffalo and building and flying planes.

Randy is also survived by two sons, John Andersen and fiance Theresa Benton of Ingalls and Jesse Gresham of Ensign; one daughter, Stephanie Sonday and husband Brian of Cimarron; his mother, Linnie Howard of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Kaylene Kohl and husband Richard of Monument, Colorado; and six grandchildren, Colton, Cameren, Clara, Caitlyn, Crimson, Cade; and his faithful dog, Alvin. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Jamie Osborn; and his grandmother Clarine Gresham.

Graveside service will be held at Cave Cemetery, Ensign, on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Randall Harrell presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from noon to 8:00 PM. Memorials can be made to Randy Gresham Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.