Brian Thomas Robertson

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of Brian Robertson, who passed away peacefully in his home on November 13, 2024.

Brian Thomas Robertson was born August 19, 1941 – the eldest son of parents Dr. Robert Robertson and Dorothy Robertson. Brian’s early childhood was spent in La Jolla, CA and in Hawaii while his father served in the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Navy during World War II. Following the war, the family settled in Santa Paula, and Brian’s youth was spent between the family ranch in Aliso Canyon and the family beach house on Faria Beach.

A graduate of Santa Paula High School, Brian attended University of Colorado, Boulder initially as a pre-med student. Mid-way through his studies, Brian’s true calling presented itself by way of a summer job at a Boulder travel agency where he worked as a ticketing agent. By 1962, Brian returned to California, settling into Santa Barbara as manager of the American Express Division for Booher Travel. Brian purchased Booher Travel in 1970, and the legacy of Brian T. Robertson International/Robertson International Travel Consultants began. Brian’s career in travel spanned 56 years, and took him to over 100 countries, before his eventual retirement from the business in 2017.

Though his love of travel was great, Brian’s biggest and truest love was of his wife of 37-years, Judy. A true yin and yang, Brian and Judy both complimented and completed each other in every possible way.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents and two younger brothers (Robbie and Bruce). He is survived by his loving wife Judy, his son Scott A. Robertson, daughter-in-law Devon Sedlacek, and four grandchildren.
Celebration of Brian’s life will be held privately.