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Patrick Glestad Ellsberg
July 13, 1949 - February 4, 2021
Patrick Glestad Ellsberg, 71, beloved teacher and coach, passed on while putting on his running shoes, February 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 (Glestad) Ellsberg, Pat grew up in the San Francisco bay area, graduating from Terra Linda high school in San Rafael. Pat went on to earn a degree in business from Chico State University and a master's degree from the Haas School of business at UC Berkeley. After working for several years as a project director for the Government Accounting office, (GAO). Pat settled in Astoria, Oregon where he had family. Pat taught for several years in the Business Management Program at Clatsop Community College and finished a 30-year teaching stint at Lower Columbia Community 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 Northwest. His true love, however, was coaching and he coached dozens of champion throwers at Neahkahnie High School, Astoria High School and athletes from all over the Northwest. He joined his brother, Bob in helping to lead the Astoria High School girls to a "Three peat" Oregon State Championship. Pat loved to travel. He toured much of Europe and Asia over the years, first with friends, and later taking his whole family on long vacations around the world. He had a curious mind and loved to see and do new things. A major contributor to his community, Pat did public service as a third generation 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 daughter, Kristen Ellsberg Lengvenis (Kevin), son, Kevin Ellsberg (Annabelle), 3 grandchildren, siblings, Bob Ellsberg (Claudia), Mary Ellsberg Bjornskov (Andre), Suzanne Ellsberg Titchenal (Joe), brother-in-law, James Beatty (Angela), sister-in-law, Stephanie Beatty, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers you may contribute in his honor to the Navy Seal Foundation. https://www.navysealfoundation.org/donate/
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Len Edholm
June 26, 2021
oh my...I just learned of Pat's passing on....we worked together @ Lower Columbia College for 8 years...and both track junkiies...would have long enjoyable talks about it....I also lived close in the Salmon Creek area
Patrick Boerner
February 20, 2021
My sincere condolences to your family. I was a colleague of Pat's at LCC for many years and knew him to be a well respected member of our faculty. His service to the college will not be forgotten.
Sylvia Davis
February 17, 2021
Pat was an instructor first to my ex-husband at LCC, then myself and my daughter Ashley Sullivan. He became a friend of our family. We rented the home at Cannon Beach. Vicki and family, our prayers are with you all. We lost a good one.
Tim Karnoski
February 12, 2021
So sad and shocking... As an instructor, advisor, and friend I can honestly say that my successful career could not have happened without him. RIP Pat.
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Eric Oswalt
February 11, 2021
What a great person and teacher Pat will be remembered for. I had him for just about everything he taught for management in the late 80´s. He was always upbeat and had a smile on his face. Heaven is getting a good one.
Charlotte Brock
February 11, 2021
So saddened to hear about Pat´s sudden death. Pat was one of my favorite coworkers while at LCC. We shared many laughs together. My sympathies go out to Vicki and his family.
Dean
February 11, 2021
Pat was one of my favorite teachers at LCC. I took one of his business classes in the early 1980s and he was such a great guy and inspiring to listen to. My condolences to the family.
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