Mary Louise Crawford, RN

Biofeedback therapist, activist for quality night lighting, and mother of three, passed away in Carlsbad, CA on November 6, 2012. Born in Akron, Ohio, Mary spent most of her adult life in Tucson, Arizona where she worked as a cardiac nurse at University Medical Center, then ran her own biofeedback therapist practice, and more recently served as volunteer, treasurer, and board member for the International Dark Sky Association. She was also active in the IESNA and the CIE lighting organizations. Mary had a love for many things including travel, the ocean, fishing, hats, playing cards, and the color purple. Mary is survived by husband of 50 years, David Crawford; three daughters, Christine Glanz, Deborah Crawford, Lisa Bruhn and seven grandchildren. Mary was a kid at heart, loved to laugh, and enjoyed life to the fullest. All who knew and loved her will miss this compassionate, caring woman. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her honor at The Elizabeth Hospice:https://donate.elizabethhospice.org/form A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held in March 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. Please contact Mary's daughter Lisa Bruhn at lisabruhn@hotmail.com for more information.