Stephen Robbins Yarnall

Stephen R. Yarnall, M.D., of Edmonds, WA died May 2, 2011, after a brief battle with cancer. Steve was born February 2, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy (OH), Amherst College (MA), University of Rochester Medical School (NY), Residency in Internal Medicine University of Washington (Seattle). Dr. Yarnall was a cardiologist in the Edmonds area for 50 years. He served on the faculty of the University of Washington Medical School, founded Stevens Health Center, Stevens Health Clinic and Stevens Weight Management Clinic. He was a member of the National Speakers Association, supporter and speaker at The Humor Conference (Saratoga, N.Y.), Author of Doc Talk in the Hope Healthletter, Co-founder of Dr. Cookie, 25 year member of the Seattle Seafair Clowns, voted Most Inspirational Clown in 2000, delegate of King County Medical Society and author of several books. Dr. Yarnall is survived by his wife of 28 years (Lynn), children Thomas (Mary) of N.Y., David (Gail) of Anacortes, WA, Robert (Frank) of NY, Kim Regal (Mike) Kent, Terry OMalley (Sue) Edmonds; grandchildren Matthew, Jaden, Kasey, and his sister Nancy Yarnall Schutte of Michigan. Announcement: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwest Parkinsons Foundation ( href=http://www.nwpf.org/ www.nwpf.org), 400 Mercer St., Suite 504, Seattle, WA, 98109, or Relay for Life ( href=http://www.relayforlife.org/southsnohomishwa www.relayforlife.org/southsnohomishwa) sponsored by Puget Sound Cancer Centers supporting South Snohomish County.