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Edward Humphreys Obituary
Ed was the youngest of three children born to Ella (Stebbins) and Homer Humphreys on February 16, 1918 in Lebanon, Missouri. He spent his early years there and graduated from Lebanon High School before attending college at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri and the University of Missouri in Columbia. He completed his medical education at MU and Northwestern University in Chicago and enlisted in the Navy during WW II, where he spent time in the medical corps in Bremerton, Washington and the Philippine Islands. While attending medical school, he met and married Annie Laurie Schlotzhauer on August 8, 1942. After the war, he and Annie settled first in Pilot Grove and then later in Boonville, Missouri where he practiced medicine for 39 years as a surgeon with the Boonville Medical Group and delivered over 3400 babies during his career. He and Annie celebrated 64 years of marriage together and raised 5 children. Doc was an avid tennis and basketball player during his high school years despite work and family obligations, and an equally avid golfer, bowler and hunter in the years that followed. He was a passionately dedicated physician who worked extra long hours but always provided for his family and instilled in his children a strong work ethic.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his sister Frannie and brother Charlie. He is survived by his children, Eleanoire Burkhead (the late Frank) of Jefferson City, Missouri, Jane Reintjes (G. Forest) of Olathe, Kansas, Ed Humphreys, II (Celia) of Blue Springs, Missouri, Pat Humphreys of Columbia, Missouri, Beth Nesbitt (David) of Wichita, Kansas, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Lenoir Woods and Boone Hospital in Columbia for the care they gave to their father.
A private graveside service will be held to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 101 N. Grace Lane, Columbia, Missouri 65201. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at [email protected]. Services by Meisenheimer Funeral Home, Pilot Grove, Missouri.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Humphreys
December 7, 2012
Prayers for your families in the loss of your dad. What a great legacy he left for you all! He was a great doctor to my whole family!
John and Nancy Ward
December 7, 2012
What great memories, smiles, and tears this obituary brought to me. Your parents were wonderful Christian people who always had smiles and right words for anyone and everyone they met. Your dad delivered both my children, as well as me and one of my brothers. You will be in our prayers for comfort and peace.
Michelle Rusert
December 6, 2012
Goodbye to a great man. He took my tonsils out. I will forgive him for not letting me see them after I woke up. Thanks for the ice cream :)
charles stegner
December 6, 2012
GOD BLESS DOC HUMPHREYS.MY MOTHER LOVED THIS DOCTOR HE TOOK CARE OF US FOR MANY YEARS.MAY THE GATES OF HEAVEN OPEN WIDE FOR THIS SWEET CARING MAN.
Karen Huggins
December 6, 2012
I loved Doc Humphreys. He delivered both of my boys! He was so good to me during my pregancies and during my deliveries. I am sorry for your loss but always remember him as "the best" baby doc ever!
Jim & Darlene (Miller) Brizendine
December 6, 2012
Our condolences to the family,"DOC" was our Dr. as well. He will be missed.He did my husbands appendicitis surgery many years ago.
Maurice Farrell
December 5, 2012
Beth, My sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Charleyne Morris
December 5, 2012
My family and I were privileged to know Doc and his family for many years. He was an institution around the B-ville area as was his family. His sense of humor was a great asset for him, along with compassion and dedication to his patients.. His legacy to the Cooper Co. area will never be forgotten..my sympathy to his family.
December 4, 2012
Doc was always my hero. I almost died while having my first child in 1958. The Humphreys family was on vacation and Doc cut his vacation short and came back to Boonville. He sat by my bed for two days and held my hand. I can still hear him saying, "Come on soldier, you can make it!" My blessings to all his family.
Rose (Roth) Broadway
Ed Humphreys, II
December 4, 2012
Yes our family will really miss him lots.
Thanks for all of the kind thoughts from the Humphreys Family
December 4, 2012
Pat, I remember your father and I also lost my father this year. They both were wonderful and productive individuals and I extend my sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely, Beth Barger Omaha, NE
December 4, 2012
Dr Humphreys,we are so sorry about him,he was a great doc.he was a good friend,I worked at ccmh for 23 years.I will alway's remember him,God Bless all of you.Susan cary Hayes.
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