Roger Lee Youmans Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roger Lee Youmans, M.D.,F.A.C.S., 86 of Siloam Springs, Arkansas died November 14, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Arkansas. He was born September 1, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas to Raymond Orlando Youmans and Gladys Irene Brian Youmans. Roger came to Siloam Springs from Princeton, New Jersey. His life was marked by his Christian faith and service through medicine, which included missionary work, international health care, private practice and academic medicine. In retirement he wrote several books, enjoyed his grandchildren, and was an active board member for numerous health-focused non-profits. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mary Ellen Stewart and second wife Beverly Beggs, and son John Stewart Youmans. Survivors include his son Roger Youmans and wife Trish of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; daughters Grace Youmans Davis and husband Peter of Siloam Springs, Arkansas and Catherine Joy Bechtler and husband Steve of Princeton, New Jersey; 8 grandchildren Joshua Davis, Jonathan Davis, Niccolo Bechtler, Zack Youmans, Zane Youmans, Sam Youmans, Nate Youmans and Catherine Youmans. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 325 E. Twin Springs, Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761. The family will have a private service.

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Roger Lee Youmans

September 1, 1933 - November 14, 2019