Margaret Isely

Margaret Isely
Born
Margaret Ann Sheesley

(1921-08-13)August 13, 1921
Orion, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 1997(1997-07-23) (aged 75)
United States
Resting placeDillon Cemetery, Summit County, Colorado, US
Alma materAntioch College
Occupations
  • entrepreneur
  • businesswomen
  • nutritionist
  • politician
Years active1953–1997
Title
Spouse
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(m. 1948)​
Children7

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.[1][2] She was co-founder of the Global Ratification and Elections Network (GREN) (now known as Earth Federation Movement (EFM)) and World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA) along with her husband Philip Isely.[3]

  1. ^ "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage filed a successful public offering". The Denver Post. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  2. ^ "Celebrate Mother's Day with Natural Grocers® – Company Announcement - FT.com". markets.ft.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
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