Robert Daluddung Ventura

On Monday, June 28, 2021, Robert D. Ventura, a loving husband, a devoted brother, a caring father, and gentle grandfather, passed away at the age of 67 in his home. Robert was born July 18, 1953 in Manila, Philippines to Ernesto A. Ventura, Sr., and Amada D. Ventura. He received a degree in X-ray Technology from the Marian College of the Philippines in May 1977. He married his high school sweetheart Eleanor, and they had a daughter, Abigail when he was twenty-three years old. After three years of marriage, she immigrated to the United States, and he became a single father. To provide for his young child he followed his two oldest brothers to Saudi Arabia for a more prosperous job opportunity. He left his daughter in the care of his sister-in-law for two years. In 1988, he and his daughter legally immigrated to Vancouver, WA where he soon after met his current wife, Donna. He spent several decades working as a specialist in the microprocessor manufacturing industry. During his tenure as a specialist, he was able to purchase a home, his dream car and motorcycle, and provide a college education for his daughter. Robert enjoyed playing pool with his friends, where they would spend the afternoon playing together before heading home to make dinner for his wife. He loved his Sunday leisurely drives to the coast in his sportscar. As a creature of habit, he took the same route each time, stopping for lunch at the Tillamook Cheese Factory, and then at the Nike store in Seaside for more Jordan apparel and shoes. During the summer months, he rode his motorcycle with a group of friends. His favorite were long rides all through Vancouver Lake and at times the back roads to Mt. Saint Helens. The highlight of his ride was the end, where all his friends dined, relaxed, and gathered at his house. He was the happiest when more people arrived, turning the evening into a party. He took pleasure in cooking culinary dishes from the Philippines his father taught him for his family and friends. He satiated his wanderlust with the sites of Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, Southern California Amusement Parks, Las Vegas, and all the western coastal beaches, traveling by car with his wife, younger sister, and brother-in-law. His catholic upbringing guided and influenced him throughout his life. His favorite verses are John 3:16, 'For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life', and John 14:6, 'Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me'. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Ernesto, and his mother, Amada. He is survived by his wife Donna, his only daughter, Abigail, his two grandchildren, Lincoln and Louleth, his brother Edwin and Ernesto Jr., his sisters, Frances, Ida, Evelyn and Maribel, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. The Ventura Family wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy. We are very grateful for all the love and prayers we have received during our time of grief.

Robert Daluddung Ventura

July 18, 1953 - June 28, 2021