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OBITUARIES
POLICE NOTES
John Douglas Ward
Cannon Beach
June 8, 1938 — Aug. 10, 2021
John Ward, of Cannon Beach,
passed away peacefully at Prov-
idence Seaside Hospital, sur-
rounded by his loving family, on
Aug. 10, 2021, at the age of 83.
John will be lovingly remem-
bered by Terry, his wife of 57
years; children, Mitch Ward
and
Jeannine
Westerholm
(Bill); grandchildren, David and
Nathanael Ward and Whitney,
Payton and Jordan Westerholm;
plus, many nieces, nephews and
countless friends.
John was preceded in death
by his parents, Mabel and Tis-
dale Ward, and his sister, Patricia
Noonan.
John was born in Astoria on
June 8, 1938, and was raised in
Portland. He attended St. Rose
Catholic Grade School, gradu-
ated from Central Catholic High
School in 1956 and earned a bach-
elor’s degree in economics, with a
minor in French, from the Univer-
sity of Portland, in 1960, where
he was a member of the Upsilon
Omega Pi fraternity.
He met the love of his life,
Terry, at the University of Port-
land while she was studying to be
a nurse, and they were married in
1964. While in Portland, they had
two children, Mitch and Jeannine,
and he co-owned and operated the
Harvest House in northeast Port-
land for 12 years before moving
to Cannon Beach in 1975.
Once there, he and Terry —
along with Terry’s parents, Dave
and Freeda Haggerty — bought
The Driftwood Inn, which they
co-owned and operated together
for 10 years. In 1985, John and
Terry took full ownership until
2003, when he retired.
He was a gracious host, and
had a passion for quality food, a
welcoming atmosphere and top-
notch service. His passion became
a reality, as The Driftwood Inn
was, and continues to be, a favor-
ite destination for many around
the country.
John enjoyed a spirited round
of golf, and was well known for
his annual fi shing trip to Can-
ada that many have participated
in over the years. He and Terry
loved to travel around Oregon,
and other states, to see the more
remote and unique locations.
John was an avid piano player,
and loved jazz music. He was the
master of telling jokes, and truly
enjoyed making people laugh and
smile; he was the life of the party
even when there wasn’t a party!
He was a member of the Sea-
side Elks Lodge No. 1748 and the
Cannon Beach American Legion
Post 168. But most importantly,
he was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, uncle, brother, son
and friend. Being a part of his
children’s lives and watching his
grandchildren play sports was his
biggest joy in life, and which he
was most proud of.
He will be missed by many,
but his legacy lives on, and he will
never be forgotten.
A celebration of life will be
held at a later date, once it is safe
for large gatherings again. A pri-
vate mass was held for immediate
family members in August.
Memorial donations may be
made in John’s name to: the Can-
non Beach Food Pantry, Rask
Family Memorial Fund, Can-
non Beach Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, Seaside Kids Inc., or any
educational scholarship of your
choice.
The family wishes to send a
special thank you to the staff at
Providence St. Vincent Medical
Center Intensive Cardiac Care
Unit, eighth fl oor west Cardiac
Care Unit and the palliative care
team in Portland, and the emer-
gency, Intensive Care Unit and
spiritual care departments at Prov-
idence Seaside Hospital for their
amazing care and compassion.
Also, a heartfelt thank you to
the Cannon Beach Fire Depart-
ment, for always assisting the
family with John’s care in their
times of need throughout the
years.
Chimney fi re damages
Gearhart home
There were no injuries at a two-
alarm house fi re on North Cottage
in Gearhart late last Friday.
Gearhart Fire received a report
of smoke coming from the cedar
shake roof around the brick chim-
ney at 976 North Cottage at
11:12 p.m.
Flames moved quickly from the
roof and along the ridgeline of the
structure. While moving to the rear
of the structure, fi re also traveled
along the entire ridgeline.
After confi rming all people and
pets were out of the home, fi re-
fi ghters conducted a knockdown of
the fi re from inside the home.
Seaside Fire arrived on scene
providing command support and
extra manpower to complete the
interior knockdown. A second
alarm brought assistance from
Warrenton and Lewis and Clark
fi re departments.
Gearhart fi re offi cials said the
fi re was accidental, caused by
pyroloysis, combustible materi-
Gearhart Fire
Firefi ghters battled a two-alarm blaze on Cottage on late Friday night.
als exposed to extreme high tem-
peratures around the wood over an
extended period of time.
Police investigate
reported threat of
school shooting
Seaside Police received a report
of a possible shooting threat made
by a student at Seaside High
School last Wednesday.
Upon investigation, police
confi rmed there was an inci-
dent involving a student making
derogatory statements.
Any threat made against the
school has not been substantiated,
police said. The investigation is
ongoing.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
SEASIDE POLICE DEPT.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
Oct. 1
1:58 a.m., Turnaround: A group of
people reported disturbing and
harassing people in the nearby area
disappeared prior to police arrival.
9:35 a.m., 400 block S. Roosevelt:
Police and fi refi ghters respond to an
EMS call; police arrest one person
wanted on a warrant.
6:12 p.m., 900 block S. Holladay: Po-
lice respond to a report of a possible
burglary in progress; they speak to a
female who says she has permission
to be on the property. A message
was left for the property owner.
10:04 p.m., 500 block Broadway: A
person is trespassed after they are
found sleeping in a doorway.
Oct. 2
3:32 p.m., 1300 block N. Holladay:
Caller reports the hood of her car was
opened overnight. Nothing appears
to be missing or damaged.
3:38 p.m., 900 block Broadway: Police
assist another agency with an EMS call.
9:54 p.m., 200 block Broadway: A
missing person is reported.
Oct. 3
9:59 a.m., Goodman bathrooms:
Caller requests a welfare check on a
female found in or near the restrooms
who appears to be homeless.
5:07 p.m., 400 block Avenue U: A
broken screen on a poker machine is
reported at a dining establishment.
10:55 p.m., Quatat Park: A hotel
guest complained of a transient caus-
ing a disturbance across the river. The
subject was contacted and advised
there had been a complaint.
and smoking marijuana denied they
were smoking. They said they would
be moving on.
2:48 p.m., 700 block Avenue B:
A person is cited for being in
violation of their release agreement.
5:31 p.m., 1000 block S. Downing: A
disturbance is reported.
6:06 p.m., 1000 block S. Downing:
Caller reports verbal argument
between neighbors. Tenants are
separated,
11:08 p.m., N. Holladay Drive: A
disturbance is reported.
7:22 p.m., 2300 block S. Downing:
A person is pulled over for a vehicle
registration expiration.
Oct. 4
Oct. 7
12:11 a.m., 14th and N. Franklin: A
dog reported at large is found by
police who say the dog found its own
way home.
8:39 a.m., Police headquarters: A
person came in to register as a sex
off ender.
10:57 a.m., Avenue G and The Prom:
A man reported behaving in an ag-
gressive and surly manner is warned
of disorderly conduct.
6:44 p.m., 2600 block Spruce: Forg-
ery/fraud is reported.
9:42 p.m., Broadway Field: A distur-
bance is reported.
7:24 p.m., 1200 block S. Wahanna:
Caller reports 10-year-old child left
alone in a residence; police contact
the parent who says they are en
route to pick up the child.
10:11 p.m., 200 block Broadway:
Property crimes are reported.
8:48 p.m., 1000 block S. Downing:
Civil matter.
Oct. 6
11:47 p.m., Avenue G: A disturbance
is reported.
1:03 p.m., Quatat Park: A person
reported holing up in the restroom
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