A2 • Friday, January 29, 2021 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com
OBITUARIES
Mary Ann Rodda Kawasoe
Gearhart
Feb. 21, 1942 — Jan. 22, 2021
Mary
Ann
Rodda
Kawasoe returned to her
heavenly home on Jan. 22,
2021, in Gearhart. Her fi rm
belief in God supported her
peaceful journey to reunite
with the love of her life,
Melvin “Dutch” Kawasoe,
who passed away in 2015.
Ann was born Feb. 21,
1942, in Everett, Wash-
ington, to Nora and Mer-
ritt Rodda, in between her
two brothers, Tom and Phil.
Their family moved to Port-
land, where she spent her
childhood.
She graduated from Park-
rose High School in 1960
and then went on to attend
Portland State College.
There, she earned a bache-
lor’s degree in English and
was an avid member of the
Tri Delta sorority.
Following college, she
began her illustrious teach-
ing career at Reynolds High
School, where she fell in
love with Dutch, who was
the head football coach at
the time. She embraced her
relationship with Dutch’s
two daughters, Marcia and
Marianne, whom she loved
as if they were her own. She
and Dutch had their their
only son, John, who was
born in 1966.
After he was born, she
taught throughout the Port-
land metropolitan area to
not only inspire and engage
young students, but also her
colleagues and anyone she
met. Ann was a woman of
faith and a longtime mem-
ber of St. Matthew’s Church
in Portland and North
Coast Family Fellowship in
Seaside.
Ann was able to focus on
the most important things in
her life throughout retire-
ment — spending time with
family and friends, and
spoiling her grandchildren.
Her concern for others
and willingness to lend a
hand kept her busy volun-
teering at various charita-
ble organizations, including
Meals on Wheels, Gear-
hart Elementary School and
Providence ElderPlace. She
also loved to garden and
quilt.
Her family and friends
will remember her as a self-
less and loving grandmother
— a role she was born to be.
She wasn’t just Grandma
Ann to the Kawasoe fam-
ily, but her tenderness made
everyone feel as if she was
their own.
Ann is survived by her
three children, Marcia Hous-
ton (Jim), Marianne Leipzig
(Tim) and John Kawasoe
(Katie); two brothers, Philip
(Connie) and Tom (Jean)
Rodda; seven grandchildren,
Gretchen Sumner (Jamie),
Jonathan Leipzig (Whitney),
Katy and Carson Kawasoe,
Colby Podoll and Brenden
(Madison) and Kyle Crosby;
and six great-grandchildren,
Lucy and Dutch Sumner,
Finley, Maclane and Quin-
ton Leipzig and Anslee
Crosby.
She is preceded in death
by her parents and husband.
A private family memo-
rial service will be held
on Jan. 29, 2021, at Ocean
View Cemetery.
In lieu of fl owers, dona-
tions may be made to the
Dutch Kawasoe Memo-
rial Reward Fund, P.O. Box
820125, Portland, OR.,
97282-1125.
Ocean View Funeral
& Cremation Service of
Astoria is in charge of the
arrangements. A guest book
may be signed at: Ocean-
ViewAstoria.com
BUSINESS
Directory
ELECTRICAL
• New Construction
• Remodels
• Panel Changes &
Upgrades
David Edward (Ed Seajack) Arnold
Seaside
Aug. 25, 1951 — Jan. 1, 2021
David Edward (Ed Sea-
jack) Arnold passed away
peacefully, in Seaside, at
the Seaside Lodge & Inter-
national Hostel, on Jan. 1,
2021, at the age of 69.
He was born on Aug. 25,
1951, in Waterloo, Iowa, to
Clarence E. Arnold Jr. and
Roberta L. (Pratt) Arnold.
David graduated from
Lennox High School in
Lennox, California, in
1969. Post high school edu-
cation included attendance
at Mohave Community
College for general edu-
cation, Northern Arizona
University for account-
ing and Nottingham Trent
University in England for
international
accounting
standards.
David worked for the
U.S. Postal Service, in
business as a manager and
developer, and as a pro-
gram development coordi-
nator at Catholic Charities
for AmeriCorps Volun-
teers in Service to Amer-
ica. Most recently, David
worked at Seaside Lodge &
International Hostel.
While in school, he com-
pleted a course on taxes,
and during tax season vol-
unteered his services for
free as a tax consultant to
the Yavapai Nation and to
low income individuals.
David traveled fre-
quently in both the U.S. and
Europe. He lived in many
states including Iowa, Cal-
ifornia, Minnesota, Ari-
zona and Oregon. He spent
time attending university in
Nottingham, England, liv-
ing on the Isle of Skye and
traveling in Iceland.
David loved campfi res,
people and cooking. He had
friends from all over the
world and shared his wis-
CALL US for your next electrical project!
dom and friendship with
many.
David was known for
his his generosity and was
always willing to help other
people. He was also known
for his long walks that
included a walk from Cal-
ifornia to Oregon; a walk
from St. Louis, Missouri,
to Washington, D.C.; and a
walk around Iceland.
The reception desk at
Seaside Lodge & Interna-
tional Hostel will forever
carry his spirit.
David is survived by
his sisters, Teresa Walker,
Rebecca Arnold and Nancy
(George) Seine; an uncle;
and many nieces and neph-
ews, great-nieces and neph-
ews, and cousins.
A Seaside man was
sentenced last Tuesday to
almost two years in prison
for domestic violence.
Saturnino
Romero
Martinez,
32,
was
arrested last June for
crimes related to domes-
tic violence, including
attempted murder.
He pleaded guilty to
strangulation and his other
charges were dismissed.
After the arrest, he was
the subject of a detainer
by U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
SEASIDE POLICE DEPT.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
Jan. 15
11:20 a.m., 500 block Avenue
G: A subject is arrested on a
felony warrant.
7:30 p.m., 400 block N. Holla-
day: A disturbance is reported.
Jan. 16
3:02 p.m., Avenue G and
Roosevelt: Caller reports a
possibly intoxicated driver; on
contact, police learn the driver
is just learning how to drive a
stick shift.
8:22 p.m., 300 block S. Roo-
sevelt: A person is reported
trespassing.
Jan. 17
6:32 a.m., 3300 N. U.S. High-
way 101: Seaside police assist
Gearhart police on a distur-
bance call.
9:52 a.m., 400 block S.
Holladay: Caller reports
someone left a brand-new
lawnmower on her doorstep.
Police retrieved the mower for
safekeeping.
10:52 a.m., 1700 block N.
Roosevelt: Caller reports
transient female trespassing in
his parking lot. She left a knife
behind. Police retrieved it for
safekeeping.
9:11 p.m., 400 block N. Holla-
day: Caller reports ex-boyfriend
threatening to break into her
home. Police respond but are
unable to locate him.
Jan. 18
10:03 p.m., 400 block S.
Roosevelt: Property crimes are
reported.
7:18 p.m., 900 block N. Wahan-
na: Fire investigation.
Jan. 20
2:10 p.m., Turnaround: Fire
investigation.
9:52 a.m., 1000 block S. Roos-
evelt: Sex crimes are reported.
9:57 a.m., 400 block S. Holla-
day: Business owner requests
a welfare check on the person
living under a tarp for several
days. The person says they are
fi ne and after being advised
their tarp is blocking a right of
way, say they will move along
as they have just been tres-
passed by another business.
9:59 a.m., 800 block 12th Av-
enue: Caller reports tags were
stolen from his vehicle.
4:07 p.m., 500 block Beach
Drive: A man reported prowl-
ing around a residence says
he’s just trying to reconcile with
his ex-girlfriend. Offi cers send
him on his way.
Jan. 21
4:31 p.m., 1000 block Avenue
S: Transients are trespassed
from church property.
9:24 p.m., Shilo Inn: A person
is assisted.
SEASIDE FIRE & RESCUE
PUBLIC SAFETY
LOG
Jan. 15
8:20 p.m., 2400 block Pine
Street: Emergency medical
response.
9:11 p.m., 300 block Fourth
Avenue: Emergency medical
response.
8:08 p.m., Roosevelt: A person
is cited for inability to maintain
lane.
9:30 p.m., 1100 block Avenue
A: Fire alarm.
10:14 p.m., 500 block S. Roo-
sevelt: Caller reports subject
sleeping in a van outside his
store. Van was gone on police
arrival and the store closed.
7:29 a.m., Broadway: Fire
investigation.
Jan. 19
Jan. 19
2:35 a.m., Avenue A/Chisholm
Center: Police locate a person
who started a fi re in a shop-
ping trolley; they agree to put
the fi re out and return the
trolley to the grocer.
9:34 a.m., 900 block N. Holla-
day: Fire investigation.
Jan. 17
9:07 a.m., 1000 block S. Down-
ing: Fire alarm.
9:40 a.m., 2400 block S. Hem-
lock, Cannon Beach: Police and
fi re assist with a structure fi re.
Jan. 20
Jan. 21
11:45 a.m., 400 block Second
Avenue: Emergency medical
response.
12:12 p.m., 900 block N.
Franklin: Emergency medical
response.
12:37 p.m., 500 block Ave-
nue A: Emergency medical
response; a deceased person is
reported.
10:36 p.m., 3600 block Sunset
Boulevard: Fire alarm.
OREGON STATE
POLICE
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
Dangerous vehicle
Robert Tristan Ibarra, 48, from
Friendswood, Texas, was
charged Jan. 9 at 11:28 p.m. on
U.S. Highway 101 and Sunset
Beach Lane with driving while
under the infl uence of intoxi-
cants — alcohol and reckless
driving. He was also cited for
having an open container of
alcohol while driving a car and
failure to maintain his lane.
A motorist traveling west on
Highway 26 near the Highway
101 junction reported a dan-
gerous vehicle turning north
onto Highway 101. A short
time later a trooper sergeant
saw a car matching the report-
ed description traveling north
near mile post 13.5. The car left
the roadway to the north-
bound shoulder and struck a
power pole. A second trooper
responded to the scene along
with Clatsop County depu-
ties. Ibarra exhibited signs of
impairment and declined to
perform a standardized fi eld
sobriety test. He was arrested
on scene and transported to
the Clatsop County Jail where
he provided breath samples
which revealed a 0.24% blood
alcohol content. His damaged
car was towed by Classic
Towing.
Seaside man dies in
Highway 26 crash
Oregon State Police and emer-
gency personnel responded
Jan. 11 at approximately
3:40 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash
on U.S. Highway 26 near mile-
post 7. Preliminary investiga-
tion indicated a 1993 gray Ford
Explorer traveling eastbound
stopped to turn into a driveway
when it was struck from behind
by a Peterbilt semi truck driven
by a 43-year-old driver from
Tigard. Lonnie Meade, 65, of
Seaside, sustained fatal injuries
and was pronounced dead at
the scene. The driver of the
semi truck was not injured.
The highway was closed for
four hours. State police were
assisted at the scene by the
Seaside Fire Department, the
Hamlet Fire Department and
ODOT. Classic Towing towed
the Peterbilt and Gary’s Towing
towed the Explorer. The investi-
gation is ongoing.
• Repairs
503-739-7145
FLOORING
CCB# 205283
Luxury vinyl planks and tile.
you walk on
our reputation
Flooring
Installation
3470 Hwy 101 Suite 102 • Gearhart, Oregon
503.739.7577 • carpetcornergearhart.com
LANDSCAPING
YARD DEBRIS DROP-OFF (no scotch broom)
• La urelwood Compos t
• Soil A mend ments
• Pla nting Ma cMix
• Mulch
503-717-1454
3 4 1 5 4 HIGHW AY 2 6
SE ASIDE , O R
Laurelwood Farm
ELECTRICAL
Driving while impaired
On Jan. 11 at 12:28 a.m., on
U.S. Highway 101 and Sunset
Lane Danielle Leslie Brown,
34 of Warrenton, was charged
with driving while impaired by
alcohol and marijuana. A family
member notifi ed police she
was on the road and impaired
so they could locate her. Brown
was found on the highway near
milepost 15; an investigation
led to her arrest. Her Toyota
Highlander was secured on the
side of the road until a family
member could come and get it.
Brown’s chemical test showed a
blood alcohol content of 0.12%.
• Generators
712 S. Holladay Dr. • Seaside, OR
Monday-Friday 8 am -5 pm
www.jjelectricservice.com
Seaside man sentenced to prison for domestic violence
The Astorian
• Add Circuits or
Lighting
CCB #198257
• Repairs
• Generator
installation &
servicing
• New
construction
• Remodels
Serving the North Oregon
Coast since 1950!
Serving Clatsop & Tillamook Counties
503.738.8391
CCB#3226
FLOORING
Randall Lee’s 0% FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Window Treatments, Fabric, Designer Wallpaper,
Counter Tops, All Flooring and Miele Vacuums
Visit Our
Outlet!
Randall Lee’s Seaside • 2311 N. Roosevelt Dr. • 503-738-5729
rlflooring@yahoo.com • www.RandallLeesFlooring.com
Randall Lee’s Flooring Outlet • 3579 Hwy 101 Gearhart • 503-738-6756
Warehouse pricing • Open to the Public • Hundreds of instock rolls & remnants • In House Binding
CONSTRUCTION
B oB M c E wan c onstruction ,
inc .
E xcavation • u ndErground u tiitiEs
r oad w ork • F ill M atErial
s itE P rEParation • r ock
owned and operated by
M ike
and
C eline M C e wan
503-738-3569
34154 Hwy 26, Seaside, OR
P.O. Box 2845, Gearhart, OR
S erving
the
p aCifiC n orthweSt S inCe 1956 • CC48302
Car on fi re
A 26-year-old Cannon Beach
man was driving a Chevy
Suburban on U.S. Highway
101 near milepost 26 Jan. 13 at
8:50 p.m. when it caught fi re.
Police saw the car traveling at
a low rate of speed traveling
southbound with its hazard
lights on; there was an odor of
burning plastic trailing the ve-
hicle. The driver pulled over to
the shoulder the same time the
car caught on fi re; the driver
pulled two children from the
car while a trooper discharged
a fi re extinguisher into the en-
gine bay to suppress the fi re.
CREMATION
Ocean View
Funeral & Cremation Services
www.OceanViewAstoria.com
Lowest Cost Cremation
On The Northern Oregon Coast
See our website for Up-To-Date Pricing Comparisons.
Also registered in the State of Washington