Gene Wallace Robertson
This site is dedicated to my father Gene Robertson.
Gene Wallace Robertson died November 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born November 19, 1939 to Bruce and Ann Robertson. Gene graduated from Puyallup High School, then joined the Army where he served as a photographer in Korea. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. Gene then joined the U.S. Treasury Department -Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) where he served as a Special Agent. He retired after 20 years of service.
In 1992 Gene and his wife Linda started The Robertson Group, a private investigation company specializing in video surveillance. Gene was a nationally recognized expert in the field of photography and video surveillance and member of several professional associations.
Gene was known as a man of the highest integrity. Gene was also known for his good sense of humor and as a great storyteller. He was a valuable and loyal friend and will be missed by many.
Linda and Gene
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda, and his 2 adoring children Gregory and Pilar. He has 5 grandchildren, Robbie, Gregory, Cole, Toby and Hope. He is also survived by his brothers and sister, Donald, Reed and Chiquita.
A memorial service with family and friends will be held on Saturday November 21st. Details will be posted soon.
Gene with son and daughter; Gregory and Pilar
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November 10, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Renee and Mike
Dear Linda,
While we are devastated to hear about Gene, we are honored to have known him and hope you will find some comfort in knowing how truly respected and very loved he was. Please know our hearts are with you!
Gene will always be with me as I recall the memories and “life lessons” he unknowingly shared with me. I am a better person today because Gene was in my life.
Love and Hugs,
Renee and Mike Canaan
November 11, 2009 at 11:01 am
Sandy Aldrich
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Gene, I will miss his witty coments and great sense of humor. I have enjoyed working for both of you. If I can be of any help to you please let me know.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Sandy
November 11, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Jim & Judie Tyrrell
Linda, Pilar, & Greg,
Gene was a stand-up guy. He was always available to help when anyone needed anything. His unique ability to irritate and terrorize liberals sometimes concealed his caring nature. His commitment to his wife, children, friends, and some of the people that he took pleasure in irritating was readily apparent to anyone who spent more than 5 minutes talking to him. He was truly one of the most memorable people anyone could ever meet. It was a privilege to consider him a friend. He will be missed.
November 11, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Ron & Toni Blake
We were shocked to hear about Gene and our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the family. I knew and worked with Gene in Los Angeles and we became good friends. Toni and I also had occasion to socialize with Gene and Linda and enjoyed the time we spent together. Gene was always a delight to work and socialize with and would always brighten the day with his humor. Over the years, with moves to different areas, I regret we weren’t able to maintain close contact. However, I remember lots of great times we had together and miss the fun we had.
Ron & Toni Blake
November 12, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Shellee Hale
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and the extended family during this sad time. I was privileged to see Gene recently at the WALI convention and so happy I got to give him a hug. Gene will be missed by many and his contributions to our profession will never be forgotten, Linda and Gene were legendary.
Shellee Hale
November 12, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Ed Kelly
Dear Linda, Pilar & Greg,
Knowing Gene, through professional associations, and socializing with him and you Linda, at EPIC meetings over the years, was a privilege I hold very dear. He was an inspiration and mentor to many of us hoping to gain a modicum of his encyclopedic knowledge and well respected talent. His ability to explain or demonstrate a photographic technique made him a remarkable teacher. His kindness, humor, and caring nature made him a remarkable man.
If the age old adage of “He who dies with the most toys wins” holds true, there isn’t a photographer I know of who could even come close to Gene’s assorted collection of gear and gadgets.
My sincere condolences on your loss of a wonderful man.
I will miss him greatly.
Ed Kelly
November 16, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Sandy Weiss
Dear Linda and Family;
I never had a brother of the blood, but I considered Gene a brother of the soul. We cannot choose our relatives, only our friends. Linda, you and Gene were always that to me.
I met you both through EPIC. The bond was immediate and unbreakable. We only saw each other once a year but we were never far apart.
I treasure the times we spent together, the dinner at your beautiful home, the kindnesses you both extended to me in the good times and the bad.
I will miss Gene’s voice and company, but he will always be with me in my heart.
Linda, if you need anything, Julie and I are here for you,
Love always, Sandy Weiss
November 17, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Cindy Russell Billington
Dear Linda and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. Our dad Kenneth Russell worked with Gene at ATF. Dad always thought the world of Gene, he was a great friend and co-worker. When dad got sick several years ago, he was at Good Samaritan Rehab for awhile and Gene went to see him on a regular basis to give him his support and encouragement. They had a tremendous friendship. As kids growing up we all knew Gene and thought the world of him.
Sending your family our condolences, he will be missed.
Cindy Russell Billington, Daryl Russell, Douglas Russell, Cathleen Russell Reynolds
November 18, 2009 at 7:17 am
Greg Robertson
We wanted to personally thank all of you for your kind words and comments. I hope to see and meet many of you at his Memorial this Saturday.
Greg, Pliar and Linda.
November 19, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Jim Cronin
If there’s a better place on the other side of the rainbow, Gene is there. A true gentleman, a scholar, a man of character and wit. A true friend and one hell of an investigator. Few investigators are as well-respected. Gene you will be missed. You and Linda have been the biggest supporters of the private investigation business in Washington. You made a real difference. If life is a test, you passed it with flying colors. One great man.
My condolences to you Linda and to the rest of your family. See you on Saturday.
November 21, 2009 at 9:12 am
Greg Robertson
Further details about Gene Robertson’s Memorial Service have been posted.
http://generobertson.com/2009/11/21/gene-robertson-memorial-event-details/
November 23, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Cathy Reynolds
Gene was loved – he made an impact in the lives of Ken Russell’s family (And all the ATF Families!)and will remain forever in our hearts.
Hawaii 1976? with Gene and Linda was very special and a Terrific Vacation. Gene always remembered that we pool our money for bottle of Cribari Wine (?) that was given for a thanks for letting us stay there. What can I say but – Ken’s kids…
Victoria Station and great BBQ ribs Gene “kind of said get messy enjoy life eat the ribs – future spouse will appreciate it” Okay, I like Ribs and Love the spouse, thanks Gene!!
Linda our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Russell Kids – Cindy, Cathy, Doug and Daryl
March 6, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Renee and Mike Canaan
Dear Linda, Pilar and Greg,
We still think of Gene everyday! He enriched our lives in so many ways – his impact will never be forgotten!
He was absolutely One Of A Kind!
Hugs!
Mike, Renee and Cash
July 19, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Jacques Johnson
Wow! I am saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. My condolences to the family. My name is Jacques Johnson. I met Gene is 2006 when I was a student in the Green River Community College Private Investigator Program.
I considered him one of my mentors. He was a great man. He is truly missed.