Douglas F. Isherwood

Douglas F. Isherwood Douglas Forrest Isherwood, 91 of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on July 24, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 21, 1931, to Stanley and Eva (Neil) Isherwood. After graduating from Denby High School in Detroit, Doug proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Doug then attended Michigan State University, where he met his future wife, Marjorie, on a blind date – they just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. In 1959, he graduated with a BBA and shortly after, in July 1960 Marge and Doug were married. After briefly relocating to Harrisburg, Illinois where Doug worked for the U.S. Forest Service the young couple moved to Toledo, Ohio in 1962, where they welcomed their only child, David in 1963. Upon moving to Toledo, Doug opened the Village Bootery Children’s Shoe Store where he sold Stride Rite shoes and was fortunate enough to open additional stores, in which he ran until selling the business in 1999. Doug along with his wife Marge had a passion for hiking trips to Ann Arbor, and enjoyed going to plays at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. Later in life, Doug took a liking to pistol shooting in various local leagues which he continued into his 80’s. He participated in cowboy action shooting (where he was dubbed the name Bullseye Billy), which involved shooting 1800 period guns outfitted as cowboys, complete with appropriate attire including boots with spurs, rawhide chaps, holsters and ammo belts. Doug was also an avid reader, enjoying nonfiction wild west history. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; son, David; sister, Marion Arps (Richard), sister-in-law, Janet Caltrider; and many nieces and nephews. The Isherwood Family would like to thank all the Sunset Village staff, especially his many nurses, aids and therapists who worked with Doug. Additionally, Ashanti Hospice for the peacefulness they were able to provide. Donations in Doug’s memory may be made to Ashanti Hospice. Family and Friends are invited to visit after 10:00AM on Friday July 28, 2023 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave. where a celebration of life will begin at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. To send his family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.

Douglas F. Isherwood

November 21, 1931 - July 24, 2023