Graham Needham
December 19, 1929 - March 28, 2015
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Graham Needham
December 19, 1929 - March 28, 2015
Obituary
Graham Needham, 85, of Irvine, CA passed away on March 28, 2015. He was born December 19, 1929 in Leeds, England. He was the youngest of four siblings born to William and Lucy Needham.
Graham was made a Master Mason in England. He was made a Master Mason in California at the Redondo Lodge No. 328, F & AM of California, continuing his membership throughout his life.
Graham worked as a civil engineer and building contractor in England and Europe. He first came to California in 1977 to visit his niece, Christine. During this visit he met his future wife, Judy. He permanently immigrated to California in 1978, marrying Judy. He worked in the Palos Verdes Unified School District from 1978 and retired in the early 1990’s. Using his contractor experience, Graham built the home he and Judy lived in in San Pedro, CA. In 1995 they moved to Irvine, CA.
Graham spent much of his free time in the garage using his extensive tool collection fixing and building. Family members often asked for his advice. He was the ultimate handy man in his home.
Graham and Judy were married for 36 years. He enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends in England and the States and traveling to Europe and the South Pacific. He also enjoyed cooking and working on his computer.
Services are scheduled for April 11, 2015 at 1pm at the O’Connor Mortuary located at 25301 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA 92653. For additional information call (949) 581-4300.
13 responses to Graham Needham
Kathleen Barr says:
April 2, 2015
Graham was the true definition of a gentleman. He had a lovely British accent . I loved to call Judy just hoping he would answer the phone. Judy said he would do anything for her.
They were quite a couple always looking out for the other.
I am sorry he had to suffer the way he did but he gives one the example of strength in an unbearable situation.That is his legacy as I see it….bearing the cross he was given . May we all be that brave.
Kathy Barr
Audrey Needham says:
April 3, 2015
Lit a candle in memory of Graham Needham
Audrey Needham says:
April 3, 2015
Lit a candle in memory of Graham Needham
Alison Parker says:
April 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear the news of Grahams passing. Our thoughts are with you. xx
Alison Parker says:
April 4, 2015
Lit a candle in memory of Graham Needham