Washington Post - A. Scott Goodfellow, beloved and devoted husband and father, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2005 of a heart attack. He was born on June 6, 1947 to A. Scott and Barbara Goodfellow in Long Beach, CA. Scott, having moved many times with his military family, graduated from St. Albans School in Washington, DC, Class of 1965. He then attended the University of North Carolina, where he was editor pf the "Daily Tar Heel", and graduated with a degree in Journalism. Following this, he served in the US Navy as a Public Affairs Officer on the USS John F. Kennedy. Scott then continued his education at Columbia University, earning a Masters Degree in Television Journalism.
Scott functioned in many roles in Television Journalism, including news reporter, anchor, producer and manager. Among his various positions, he served as News Director at WJZ (TV) in Baltimore; Deputy Bureau Chief of NBC News, Washington, DC; Vice-President of Hubbard Broadcasing in Washington, DC and Minneapolis, Executive Vice President of Monitor Television in Boston, Director of Television for Dow Jones in New York City and his final position was CEO of CNBC Asia Pacific in Singapore.
Upon retiring, Scott became an integral part of his community in Coronado, CA, through many local organizations and charities. Both Scott and Ann shared a love of cooking, which resulted in the publication of "Make it Now, Bake it Later! The Next Generation."
He is survived by his wife, Ann; two daughters, Allison and Amy (Brian) Wray, all of Coronado, and his sister, Jane (Alan) Sorrick of Tampa,FL.
A memorial esrvice will be held Saturday, December 10, 2005 at St. Paul's Methodist Church, 700 D Ave., Coronado, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Published in The Washington Post on 12/8/2005.
Scott Goodfellow: June 6, 1947 - December 4, 2005
Colorado Eagle & Journal - Scott Goodfellow passed away in the early morning hours on Dec. 4. Born on June 6, 1947 to Rear Adm. Scott and Barbara Goodfellow, his premature death at 58 years of age was sudden, due to a massive heart attack. His memory will live on in all who knew him, but most of all in his family. Along with his wife Ann, daughters Allison and Amy, and his son-in-law, Brian, the Goodfellow family is known around Coronado as involved and caring, as well as extremely close.
Scott, having moved many times with his military family, graduated from St. Albans High School in Washington D.C. in 1965. He moved on to attend the University of North Carolina where he earned a degree in journalism. Following this, he served in the Navy as public affairs officer on the USS Kennedy. He then went to Columbia University, earning a master's degree in journalism.
In 1973 he married his Coronado sweetheart, Ann Kirk. Together, they endured 15 moves over his extensive career in TV journalism. In this career, he functioned in many roles, including news reporter, anchor, producer and manager. Among his various positions, he served as news director of WJZ(TV) in Baltimore; deputy bureau chief of NBC News in Washington, D.C.; vice president of Hubbard Broadcasting in Washington D.C. and Minneapolis; executive vice president of Monitor Television in Boston; director of television for Dow Jones in New York City and his final position was CEO of CNBC Asia Pacific in Singapore. A highlight of his career came in the early 1980s when, as deputy bureau chief for NBC, he covered the Reagan administration in China and the U.S.
Scott's greatest love in life was his family and friends. He became an integral part of his community in Coronado through many local programs and charities especially the Optimist Club in which he found true joy and friendship. Both Scott and Ann shared a love of cooking which resulted in the publication of “Make It Now, Bake It Later! The Next Generation.”
His greatest achievement was as a father and husband. He will forever live on and be loved by his wife, Ann, and daughters, Allison and Amy. He is also survived by his sister, Jane, of Tampa, Fla. He will live on in loving memory in the hearts of all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church at Seventh Street and D Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either Cystic Fibrosis or a favorite charity.
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