Linda Lee Willard Mogle, born on May 16, 1939, in Dayton, Washington, passed away peacefully with her husband Bob Mogle by her side on January 10, 2025. Her life was a testament to creativity, faith, and love for family and friends.
In the spring of 1946, Linda moved to Homer, Alaska. She attended high school in Pendleton, Oregon; Dayton, Washington; and Ballard, Washington, before pursuing studies at the University of Arizona from 1957 to 1959.
An artist at heart, Linda had a remarkable talent for creating beauty through her stained glass work and meticulous yard care. She had a knack for creating beautiful spaces. She found joy in traveling and cherished hosting small gatherings of friends and family. Her home was always a welcoming place. Linda’s faith in the Lord brought her great peace throughout her life, and she treasured her church families in both Alaska and Arizona.
Married in 1959, Linda was a devoted wife to Bruce Willard for 55 years until his passing in 2014. Together, they raised four children and had a life full of hard ranch work and adventure. In 2019, she married Robert Mogle, with whom she shared a love of travel and companionship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. Smith and Margaret Emma Smith; her brother Arthur (Art) Smith; her husband Bruce Willard; her children Bruce Douglas Willard, Jess Robert Willard, and Tammy Lee Hagan.
Linda is survived by her loving husband Robert Mogle; her daughter Kristin Willard; her brother Robert Smith and wife Ursula Smith; her Sister in law Joann Butt and husband Robert Butt; Sister in law Anne Smith; grandchildren Corissa Martin, Trisha Jones, Lacy Epperson, Rebecca Willard, Caroline Gardner, Allie Gleason, and Jake Gleason; as well as great-grandchildren Chase, Riley, Charity, Thomas, Theodore, Timmy, Emma, Brianna, Aurora, and Rowan.
Linda’s caring heart touched all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who loved her. A celebration of life will be on May 10, 2025 at Glacierview Baptist Church in Homer Alaska, details will be announced at a later date.