Linda Lee Willard Mogle

May 16, 1939 – January 10, 2025

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.