Dr. William D. Trumbower

He was born June 1, 1945, in Oak Park, Illinois to William C. and Iola Trumbower. On December 18, 1971, he married Eva Waring of Little Rock, AR.

Bill, fondly known as Dr. T. or Trum by patients and colleagues, is an alumnus of Hickman High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1971, and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in 1975. Before entering private practice he was a member of the MU Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty for two years. In 1979, he began his practice at Boone Hospital Center and in 1995, joined Women’s Health Associates. He was board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and was an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. After a career of over 40 years in obstetrics and gynecology, he transitioned to Pela Cura Anti-Aging and Wellness in 2015, fulfilling his dream of working alongside his daughter, Elisabeth, to establish an integrated practice to treat men and women for hormone and endocrine imbalances and to promote patient health and wellness.

Throughout his career, Dr. Trumbower was honored with awards including the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence, and the Russell Sheldon Award for Anesthesia. Locally, he was selected as one of Inside Columbia Magazine’s favorite doctors for 2016, and one of the best authors of 2015, for his contribution to the book, “Stop the Thyroid Madness II.” From his perspective, his greatest professional achievement and honor was the privilege of administering care to his patients.

Bill’s interests included tennis, which he played with his doubles group nearly every Saturday from the 1980’s to a month ago; youth soccer which he coached for several years; and bicycling. In addition, he enjoyed walking, gardening, and traveling with his wife, Eva. Bill was a loyal Mizzou football fan and tailgated with close friends and family for over 40 years. He was an active member of Missouri United Methodist Church, and in 2015, combined his love of helping others and his love of travel when he and Eva volunteered for a medical mission to Guatemala.

Friends and family of Bill know him as a kind, generous man with an excellent sense of humor and a love, above all, for his family. His two granddaughters, Siri and Eliot, were the light of his life, and they loved playing with their grandpa.

In addition to his wife, Eva, of 44 years, he is survived by their children, daughter, Elisabeth Joan Trumbower; son, William Waring Trumbower and wife, Eliza; grandchildren, Siri Claire and Eliot Elisabeth Trumbower; and sister, Mary Swearingen-Grant and husband Stephen. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by brothers, Frederick and Charles Trumbower.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 South Ninth Street, Columbia, Missouri. Service for the celebration of Dr. Trumbower’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Missouri United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Missouri United Methodist Church, Dr. William D. Trumbower Memorial Fund, 204 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, MO 65201, or the charity of your choice.