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William Mewborn Obituary
Dr. William "Doc" M. Mewborn Jr. DVM, age 77, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 6, 2018. Doc lived in Sylvania Township for many years before moving to Reading, Michigan.
The son of Dr. William and Marcella (Rardin) Mewborn, Doc was born on August 22, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio. Doc became an Eagle Scout in 1957. He also spent many summers as a camp counselor. Doc graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1959 and from The Ohio State University in 1966 with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and the Omega Tau Sigma Fraternity. Doc was a veterinarian for many years in the Toledo area. He was instrumental in the campaign that motivated voters to pass the levy to purchase, develop, and operate the former Stranahan Estate as Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Doc had a heart for protecting the wildlife that lived in this area. He was actively involved in the community, with a special fondness for the Humane Society.
In addition to his work as a volunteer, Doc enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, photography, birding, reading books, The Ohio State football, and playing the banjo in bands. Doc was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one sister, Melinda Mewborn Rupp and one brother, Jed (Cheryl) Mewborn. Doc is also survived by his sons, Todd (Kelli) Mewborn and Chris (Kim) Mewborn, and three grandsons, Christopher, Nicholas, and Jacob.
A celebration of life gathering will be held in Doc's memory from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at The Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 4830 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43615 (east entrance). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Wildwood Metropark, Toledo, Ohio. Online condolences may be shared at toledocremation.com.
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Dr. Richard St John
September 13, 2018
So surprised to see Doc's obituary. He is one of the good guys who should live forever! Fond memories of the days at DeVilbiss High School and the fabulous work that he did to establish Wildwood Metropark and garnering support from the community for parks in Northwest Ohio. He has left his mark and will always be a treasured memory!
September 13, 2018
Jim Kosmyna
September 12, 2018
Rest in Peace my Friend.
Ron Scheff
September 11, 2018
So sad to hear of Doc's passing. I have this vivid memory of Doc sitting on a stool on the Devilbiss High School stage playing his banjo. Then at OSU where he was an older and wiser Buckeye than I. Then as our vet when he had his clinic on Central. Good memories of a good man.
Janet Linch
September 11, 2018
My heart is saddened by this .....He was my Boss, my Vet and very honored to call him My Friend. He was a Great Man,,,,miss you Doc :(
Jean Polderman Clark
September 11, 2018
"DOC" you will be missed. I enjoyed walks with my Mom and sister in your park. What a wonderful legacy you leave behind. Sympathy to Melinda, Jed, and his sons.
Carol Culp Robinson
September 11, 2018
Doc was a good friend from Monroe St Methodist church- MYF and Chapel Choir. Also DeVilbiss, Ohio State and Phi Delta Theta activities. What a fine man!
Jim Duvendack
September 11, 2018
Its a sad day without "Doc" around. I shared many memories with him at Church, DHS & OSU. He will be sadly missed.
jim kosmyna
September 11, 2018
Rest in Peace my friend.
Donise Thorson Lent
September 11, 2018
I was a classmate of Doc @ DeVilbiss High School, I'm so sorry 2 hear of his passing.
Sus Blevins
September 8, 2018
Doc and I dated in high school and went to our Senior prom. So saddened to hear of his passing. She Fisk Blevins.
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