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Margaret Isely (August 13, 1921 – July 23, 1997) was an American businesswoman, organic food activist, nutritionist, political activist and peace activist. She is best known for founding the health food chain Natural Grocers in 1955 along with her husband Philip Isely .
- July 23, 1997 (aged 75), United States
- Margaret Ann Sheesley, August 13, 1921, Orion, Illinois, U.S.
- Antioch College
- Dillon Cemetery, Summit County, Colorado, US
Margaret Isely, the co-founder of Natural Grocers, was a health crusader who inspired her parents to start a natural foods store in 1955. She used nutrition education and nutrient-dense foods to heal her own health and help others. Learn how Natural Grocers still follows her vision of affordable health and wellness today.
In the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, a waitress named Margaret Isely falls ill after giving birth to her second child. She develops a chronic infection and feels sluggish for months.
The business was founded in 1955 as a door-to-door sales operation by Margaret and Philip Isely. They opened the first Vitamin Cottage store in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963. After Margaret Isely's death in 1997, the Iselys' children took over the business the following year.
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers
- 1955; 68 years ago
Our Five Founding Principles. In 1955 our parents, Margaret and Philip Isely, started something amazing—Natural Grocers ®. Natural Grocers grew organically from their visionary beliefs and has been nurtured by our (Margaret and Philip’s children’s and grandchildren’s) dedication to the same ideals and values. We care deeply about the ...
Aug 12, 2022 · Now it’s 67 years later, and Natural Grocers is still family-operated, growing to 163 stores in 21 states.The company celebrates its anniversary every August in honor of Margaret Isely's birthday.
Letter From The Iselys - Anniversary. The warmest smile, the reddest lipstick, and the best birthday celebrations— these are just a few of the things you could count on about Margaret Isely. She was born in August 1921, and our company was born in 1955 while she was a young mother, going door-to-door with her husband and lending books on ...
