Graham Woody

“I remember all the good times we had at the cheesecake factory. When you started getting sick it wasn't the same place. You made that place a fun...Read More » ”
1 of 38 | Posted by: Brian Morgan

“I attended the GBS 50th anniversary celebration banquet and Variety show today where I ran into our high school music teacher, Dr. Schnell. He...Read More » ”
2 of 38 | Posted by: Sharon Clair Geltis - Chicago, IL

“Who will I play the Bach Double with now? So sad to hear of Graham's passing. Our prayers are with the Woody Family. ”
3 of 38 | Posted by: David Yen - Bull Valley, IL

“I am so sorry to hear of Graham's passing. It has been far too long since I have been able to spend time with the Woody Family. May God bless you all...Read More » ”
4 of 38 | Posted by: Jack Reichard - Cedar Park, TX

“I have just read the wonderful tributes to a young man I never knew. I've heard of Graham all his life but strictly from a medical side, never...Read More » ”
5 of 38 | Posted by: John A Woody - Topeka, KS

“Graham....loyal, hardworking, strong, positive, helpful, caring, loving, bright, witty, clown, clever, trustworthy, crazy ;) lovable, jovial, real,...Read More » ”
6 of 38 | Posted by: Cyndi Stark - Schaumburg, IL

“I didn't know Graham as well as I would have liked. My mother tells me that as a little boy he was a ray of sunshine and it saddens me that another...Read More » ”
7 of 38 | Posted by: Jeb Asuncion - Omaha, NE - cousin

“So many childhood memories with Graham. Throughout life he enjoyed it and made everything fun. He retained a sometimes childish sense of humor which...Read More » ”
8 of 38 | Posted by: Kurt Fess - Chicago, IL - Friend

“You were such a pleasure to be around! You always came into work with a smile on your face and a fun story to tell. It was an honor working with you...Read More » ”
9 of 38 | Posted by: Amanda Difiglio - Buffalo Grove, IL

“I just remember his incredible talent. He was always first chair of the Springman Orchestra. Unlike yours truly, he was an amazing violinist, and...Read More » ”
10 of 38 | Posted by: Suzi Wahl - Chiccago, IL - Friend

“Graham, I will never forget you. it is because of you I have met some great friends that I will have for a long time. When you got sick, I knew you...Read More » ”
11 of 38 | Posted by: Kara Peterson - Buffalo Grove, IL

“I feel so sad for the lost of a friend like graham.work whit him was a good experience as a friend a magazine person thanks graham for all you did...Read More » ”
12 of 38 | Posted by: maynor peraza - wheeling, IL

“I will always remember Graham as a fun loving and very responsible person. He was deeply in love with my niece Jesica and so loved his little boy,...Read More » ”
13 of 38 | Posted by: Darlene Engman - Schofield, WI

“Graham….father to my nephew…husband to my twin…my friend…my brother…I miss you and the depth of my sorrow is greater than I can ever...Read More » ”
14 of 38 | Posted by: Angela Taylor - Schaumburg, IL

“Working with Graham Woody at Cheescake factory, for 6 years and he been nice with me all the time, he turn a friend for me, he was a very nice person...Read More » ”
15 of 38 | Posted by: Silvia Pimentel - Palatine, IL

“Sure, Graham was one of Kurt's best friends growing up but he was also one of the best friends our family had. He was such a friendly, caring and...Read More » ”
16 of 38 | Posted by: Tim Fess - Des Moines , IA

“I miss you Graham. You were always such a good person and the world has lost much by your passing. It's been a long time but I love you coz. You...Read More » ”
17 of 38 | Posted by: Jaime Woody-McCauley - Tucson, AZ

“I met Graham at Fridays in Glenview. He was a super great guy!!! You will be missed by many. ”
18 of 38 | Posted by: james burrows (Jimbo) - IL

“I met Graham working together at Friday's in Glenview. Our group there always had so much fun and Graham had a way of making you laugh. He was witty,...Read More » ”
19 of 38 | Posted by: Lisa Davidson - Crystal Lake, IL

“Graham will resonate with me for the rest of my life. We opened the Lincolnshire CCF together and I continued to work with him for another 5 years. I...Read More » ”
20 of 38 | Posted by: Dmitriy Ofrikhter - Buffalo Grove, IL

“LOVE THAT GRAHAM WOODY! So many great memories! We were both VERY dedicated Daybreak singers (as we all were!) - up at the crack of dawn (or before),...Read More » ”
21 of 38 | Posted by: Carey Adams - Milton Freewater, OR

“Graham was one of those wonderful guys. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He was good hearted, fun loving and had a great sense of...Read More » ”
22 of 38 | Posted by: Jodi Cremer Shapira - Deerfield, IL

“You were a strong, motivated, positive general manager. Working with you for over 3 years at Cheesecake Factory taught me to be determined always put...Read More » ”
23 of 38 | Posted by: Agnieszka Podejko - IL

“The best way I can describe Graham is the kind of person who walked into a room and controlled it, no matter who you were he seemed to push you to be...Read More » ”
24 of 38 | Posted by: Steve Shainberg - Deerfield, IL

“Working with Graham Woody at cheesecake factory turned more into a friendship for me. He was a great man who inspired many to work hard and to live...Read More » ”
25 of 38 | Posted by: Carlos Cano - Gurnee, IL

“I met Graham at Glenbrook South High School in Master Singers, Daybreak and Jazz Choir. It was a special group, great kids, fun time in our lives. ...Read More » ”
26 of 38 | Posted by: Julie Stroud - Gurnee, IL

“Graham and I first became good friends in high school. Graham, Kurt Fess, Dan Maglaya, and I used to hang out a lot back then. I remember when...Read More » ”
27 of 38 | Posted by: Rob Hastings - Glenview, IL

“Graham was a terrific person, and a wonderfull human being. We met at the Cheesecake Factory, excellent general manager. He taught us to fight, and...Read More » ”
28 of 38 | Posted by: Frank, Maira - Palatine, IL

“I was lucky enough to perform with Graham for several years in school, in show choirs, jazz groups, variety shows...even playing opposite against his...Read More » ”
29 of 38 | Posted by: Lori linden - Friend

“I met Graham while taking viola lessons at Lyon Elementary School, in Glenview. He was already so far ahead of the rest of us and such an...Read More » ”
30 of 38 | Posted by: Jim Hoffman - Jersey Village, TX

“I remember Graham's great big smile. He was always so happy and welcoming. I still remember going to see one of his performances, and when he played...Read More » ”
31 of 38 | Posted by: Emily Ens Nightingale - CA

“Graham and I were best friends as children. I can't think of a more imaginative, honest and creative person in my childhood. I haven't seen or talked...Read More » ”
32 of 38 | Posted by: Wesley Aten - Arlington, VA

“Graham and I met when we worked at the Pizza Hut in Glenview. We had some real fun and listened to a lot of music in those days. I asked Graham to...Read More » ”
33 of 38 | Posted by: Chris Smittle - Cary, IL - Friend

“Graham & I met at Glenbrook South High School through the music program, where we sang together in numerous choirs for all 4 years. It wasn't until...Read More » ”
34 of 38 | Posted by: Todd Gutner - Chicago, IL

“Graham and I met in kindergarten, at Rugen School in Glenview. We were in school together all the way to graduation from Glenbrook South. I have...Read More » ”
35 of 38 | Posted by: Christy Ogilvie McCreaery - IL

“Graham and I played baseball together on our Pony League team (Bartleby's Book Store), and we won the World Series during the summer of our 8th grade...Read More » ”
36 of 38 | Posted by: Tim Pittner - McHenry , IL

“Graham was my manager at the Cheesecake Factory when we opened it in Milwaukee. Definitely one of my favorites there. He was always good for a laugh....Read More » ”
37 of 38 | Posted by: James P - Milwaukee, WI

“Graham was an exemplar of courage. Some men may be judged by the foes they have defeated. Graham's foe was cancer, and for almost forty years he...Read More » ”
38 of 38 | Posted by: Charles Woody - Kailua-Kona, HI