Robert Reid Pendleton

Robert Reid Pendleton died at home Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at age 38. While he suffered from a variety of health problems, his death was sudden and unexpected and the cause remains unknown.

Robert was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 8, 1967. He lived in Charleston, S.C., and in the Washington, D.C., areas until moving with his family to Ventura in 1974. He had been a resident of Ventura ever since. Robert attended local public schools, including Ventura and Moorpark colleges.

Robert worked as a computer programmer for the County of Ventura for a number of years and was awarded the county's Employee of the Month in April 1995. He subsequently was employed as an information administrator for Pacific Foundries and did computer systems consulting work for several other local entities.

Robert had a lifelong fascination with almost everything scientific, including astronomy, physics, botany and chemistry. He had diverse interests, which included English literature and Western civilization.

Robert lived with his partner, Larry Woodworth, for 14 years until Larry's death in February 2006. Since then, he had resided with his parents.

Robert is survived by his parents, Reid and Leora Pendleton of Ventura; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Pendleton Sporleder and Robert Sporleder of Watsonville and Catherine Pendleton Agahian and Shahiar Agahian of San Jose; three nephews; one niece; and two aunts.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

Robert will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura.