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Future generations inspired by Goodding’s legacy
By R.J. MARX
Seaside Signal
The tradition of honoring
Sgt. Jason Goodding con-
tinued last Friday with a vir-
tual presentation broadcast
from the Seaside Civic and
Convention Center.
Goodding, a 13-year
member of the Seaside
Police Department, was
fatally shot on Feb. 5,
2016, as he was patrolling
in downtown Seaside and
attempting to serve a war-
rant on a known felon. Each
year since, hundreds have
gathered outside the Sea-
side Police Department to
share their remembrances
and inspiration provided by
the former offi cer.
At the fi fth annual
memorial, Astor Landwehr,
the Jason Goodding Memo-
rial Scholarship recipient in
2018, attended the Univer-
sity of Oregon and trans-
ferred to Lane Commu-
nity College to continue
his education. He remem-
bered Goodding as a highly
respected coach with an
infectious smile.
The size of candlelight
vigils in his honor were a
testament to Goodding’s
Sgt. Jason Goodding
“strength and the care in
this community,” Landwehr
said.
Goodding was 39 at the
time of his death. He is sur-
vived by his wife and two
daughters.
Ian McCrary, a 2017 Sea-
side High School graduate,
was the second recipient of
the memorial scholarship.
Growing up, “police were
at my house quite often,”
McCrary acknowledged.
“Because of this, the
10-year-old me decided that
I wanted to be a police offi -
cer,” McCrary recalled.
McCrary moved to Mon-
mouth to attend Western
Seaside Police Department
Retiring of the colors at the Sgt. Jason Goodding Memorial at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center.
Oregon University to pursue
a bachelor’s degree in crim-
inal justice. He has applied
for the Seaside Police
Department’s reserve pro-
gram and hopes to become
a full-time offi cer.
“I wouldn’t be here
where I’m at right now if
it wasn’t for those offi cers
who came to my family’s
aid when I was 10 years old
and Sgt. Goodding and the
way he impacted the com-
munity,” McCrary said.
“I’m eternally grateful to
him.”
Lt. Guy Knight recalled
Goodding as “not only an
exceptional police offi cer,
but an amazing person.”
“He was constantly help-
ing fellow offi cers, on navi-
gating diffi cult cases, work-
ing through a search warrant
or just listening to bounce
an idea off of,” Knight said.
“Everyone knew they could
talk to Sgt. Goodding. For
community members he
was always there. He also
taught me not to be afraid
to ask for help. At times
he would ask others, that
showed me as a team we
could work together.
Knight urged vigil par-
ticipants not only to mourn
but celebrate Goodding’s
life.
“Invest in yourself and
your family,” he said.
“Spend time with your
spouse. Go on vacation,
smile, laugh.
“Jason had a huge con-
tagious smile,” he added.
“Don’t forget to smile a lot.”
books and sports memora-
bilia from around the North-
west and selling it to retail-
ers. He fi lled his houses,
both in Vancouver, Wash-
ington, and Manzanita, with
books, and was able to make
a nice profi t on his pastime.
A major contributor to
his community, Pat did pub-
lic service as a third genera-
tion Rotarian, taking part in
projects for several different
clubs. Over his lifetime he
gave to the Red Cross over
10 gallons of blood, doing
all he could for his fellow
man.
Pat met his wife, Vicki
Beatty, in Astoria, and they
had two children, Kristen
and Kevin.
He is survived by his wife
of 37 years, Vicki; his daugh-
ter, Kristen Ellsberg Lengve-
nis (Kevin); son, Kevin Ell-
sberg (Annabelle); three
grandchildren; siblings, Bob
Ellsberg (Claudia), Mary
Ellsberg Bjornskov (Andre)
and Suzanne Ellsberg Titch-
enal (Joe); brother-in-law,
James Beatty (Angela);
sister-in-law,
Stephanie
Beatty; and many nieces and
nephews.
In lieu of fl owers you may
contribute in his honor to the
Navy Seal Foundation, navy-
sealfoundation.org/donate
Holladay: Emergency medical
response.
status. She said the 19-year-old,
who lives in Washington, made
several comments indicating
self-harm. Clatsop County
deputies located the young
man fi rst; they initiated contact
and the male agreed to go to
the hospital. Deputies retained
three fi rearms for safekeeping.
OBITUARY
Patrick Glestad Ellsberg
Vancouver, Washington
July 13, 1949 — Feb. 4, 2021
Patrick Glestad Ellsberg,
71, beloved teacher and
coach, passed on while put-
ting on his running shoes on
Feb. 4, 2021. Pat had taught
and coached in the lower
Columbia area for the last
40 years.
Born on July 13, 1949,
in Vallejo, California, to Dr.
Alan and Luella Ellsberg,
Pat grew up in the San Fran-
cisco Bay Area, graduat-
ing from Terra Linda High
School in San Rafael.
Pat went on to earn a
degree in business from
Chico State College, and a
master’s degree from the
Haas School of Business at
the University of California,
Berkeley.
After working for sev-
eral years as a project direc-
tor for the government
accounting offi ce, Pat set-
tled in Astoria, where he had
family.
Pat taught for several
years in the Business Man-
agement Program at Clatsop
Community College, and
fi nished a 30-year teach-
ing stint at Lower Columbia
College, where he headed
the business department.
A record-setting high
school shot and disc thrower,
Pat competed successfully
in masters meets all over the
Patrick Ellsberg
Northwest. His true love,
however, was coaching, and
he coached dozens of cham-
pion throwers at Neah-Kah-
Nie High School, Astoria
High School and athletes
from all over the North-
west. He joined his brother,
Bob, in helping to lead
the Astoria High School
girls to a “three peat” state
championship.
Pat loved to travel. He
toured much of Europe and
Asia over the years, fi rst
with friends, and later tak-
ing his whole family on
long vacations around the
world. He had a curious
mind, and loved to see and
do new things.
Putting his business
background to use, Pat set
up a business collecting
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
1:55 p.m., S. Wahanna: A person
is arrested on an outstanding
warrant.
SEASIDE POLICE DEPT.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
5:29 p.m., 1200 block S.
Holladay: A missing person is
reported.
Jan. 30
9:31 a.m., Avenue G and the
beach: A person is arrested on
an outstanding warrant.
11:25 a.m., 2100 block Lewis
and Clark: Caller reports police
breaking into his house; police
advise him a furniture rental
company left a note on his door
and they are there to collect
their furniture.
10:21 p.m., 500 block S. Prom:
Caller reports an intoxicated
woman knocking at her door.
Police are unable to locate any-
one of that description.
Feb. 1
2:59 p.m., Estuary parking area:
Caller reports van and trailer set
up in the parking area, believes
the occupants are planning on
staying overnight. Police contact
subject who says he was kayak-
ing and will be leaving shortly.
Feb. 2
3:00 p.m., Norway Field: Suspi-
cious circumstances reported by
Gearhart police.
7:00 p.m., 400 block S. Lincoln:
Drug paraphernalia found in a
garage is collected for proper
disposal.
8:35 p.m., 500 block Beach
Drive: A disturbance is reported.
Feb. 3
1:10 p.m., First and Roosevelt:
Caller contacted police to check
on a boy she thought was too
young to be outside by himself.
The child was no longer outside
when police arrived.
2:47 p.m., 800 block Sixth Ave-
nue: Caller reports a company
on the property tearing up
his yard. Police speak with a
representative for the company
who says they were hired to do
the job.
11:57 a.m., 1600 block S. Frank-
lin: A disturbance is reported.
2:47 p.m., Broadway and Co-
lumbia: Caller reports intoxicat-
ed man with two dogs falling
down. On arrival, the man is
unruly and intoxicated and not
wanting medical attention. He is
warned of his conduct.
5:25 p.m., First and Roosevelt: A
person is arrested and charged
with driving while under the in-
fl uence of intoxicants —alcohol.
their mess.
7:37 p.m., 1000 block Avenue
F: A man and woman reported
arguing are gone prior to police
arrival.
11:04 a.m., 900 block Avenue I:
Emergency medical response.
Feb. 3
4:29 p.m., Avenue U and beach
grass: Fire investigation.
SEASIDE FIRE & RESCUE
PUBLIC SAFETY
LOG
Feb. 4
4:32 p.m., 600 block Neca-
nicum: Emergency medical
response.
Jan. 28
10:44 p.m., 2300 block S.
Roosevelt: Fire investigation
regarding a blown transformer.
Police assist another agency.
11:44 p.m., Avenue G and
Ocean Shore: Water rescue.
Feb. 4
Jan. 30
3:38 a.m., Roosevelt and
Avenue Q: Police assist another
agency with a traffi c stop.
5:37 p.m., 1200 block S. Colum-
bia: Fire alarm.
1:42 p.m., 2100 block Lewis and
Clark Road: Suspicious circum-
stances are reported.
6:21 p.m., 85000 block U.S.
Highway 101: Emergency medi-
cal response.
4:42 p.m., 700 block F Street,
Gearhart: Police assist another
agency on a disturbance call.
8:19 p.m., 900 block N. Wahan-
na: Odor of gas/chemical/smoke
reported.
5:31 p.m., 1000 block Avenue
F: A trespassed subject on the
property is advised to clean up
OREGON STATE
POLICE
Feb. 1
Feb. 2
5:31 a.m., 800 block N.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
Suicidal male
Police went to the Sunset Beach
area Jan. 17 at 3:10 p.m. looking
for a young man whose mother,
located in Washington, notifi ed
police of her son’s mental
Open container citations
A yellow Mazda crashed
Jan. 17 at 5:04 p.m. on U.S.
Highway 101 and the U.S.
Highway 26 junction after
the driver took the curve at
too high a speed and slid off
the roadway. No injuries were
reported. The driver and two
other occupants of the car
were cited for open container;
the driver received additional
citations including driving
without insurance. Triangle
Towing arrived on scene
to impound the Mazda to
Cannon Beach police. Mairsela
Miguel Gomez, 23; Esmeralda
Miguel-Andres, 18; and Jose-
fi na Jasmin Ramirez, 24, were
given a courtesy lift to a motel
in Seaside.
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