Mary Eoloff

Overview

Mary Eoloff (née Bunting) born February 25, 1932 (d. 2014) Quaker teacher and peace activist. Founded Minnesota Pax Christi, 1980; co-founded Peace Studies Task Force; active in Newman Overground Railroad. Protested School of the Americas; member of Middle East Peace Now; took 13 trips to Israel to adopt Mordechai Vanunu; supported people of Guatemala and Palestine. Opposed nuclear weapons.

Quotations

"Here we have this beautiful world. . . the idea of destroying it in an afternoon is insane." (Paynesville Press, Jan. 15, 2003; photo startribune.com)