Meghan Bleu Radford
Obituary
Meghan Bleu Radford of Santa Cruz, CA, was born on October 19, 1974, and passed away on November 1, 2023. Meghan was the beloved daughter of Nadine and Ken, and she is survived by her mother, father, brother Jacob, stepfather Peter, and stepmother Betty.
Meghan always had a natural talent for cooking. She had a career which began in Florida and continued throughout her life as she worked in kitchens when she resided in New Orleans, the Austin Zen Center in Texas, the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center in Muir Beach, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in Carmel Valley, and at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz.
Meghan had a fulfilling life practicing Buddhism. She was a tireless activist for social justice who supported addiction recovery, fought racial injustice, and cared for the homeless. Meghan's character was that of pure love; her heart was always open to others. The whole universe benefited from her natural radiance. Her compassion was a light to observe.
In accordance with Meghan's wishes, no funeral is planned. Mehl's Colonial Chapel in Watsonville, CA, is assisting with the cremation arrangements. Meghan will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her memory will forever be cherished.
Published in Good Times · November 6, 2023