In Memoriam: Steven (Steve) Elwin Starr, MD (Dec. 7, 1944 - Feb. 20, 2023)

In loving memory, we honor Dr. Steven Elwin Starr (78) who passed peacefully on February 20th 2023.

Steve was greatly influenced by his veterinarian father, Hugh Sawyer Starr, to become a doctor for people instead of animals. After graduating medical school from The Ohio State University in 1971 he and his wife Carolyn traveled to Korea so Steve could fulfill his military commitment as a medical officer. Steve and Carolyn planted roots in the Pacific Northwest while he was stationed at Fort Lewis Hospital.

Steve joined Group Health Cooperative where he was a much loved family practice physician for 25 + years. As an avid sports enthusiast and great athlete himself, he discovered a passion for treating athletes. He became double-boarded in Sports Medicine and opened the first sports medicine clinic at Group Health.

Please see his entire obituary here: https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/steven-starr-1087224935.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the East Shore Unitarian Church Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2pm.