Linda Pearl Clark was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Kyle and Ruby Clark. She graduated from Hillsboro High School and then attended Seattle Pacific University.
Upon graduation, she became a fourth-grade schoolteacher in Bremerton, Washington. Later, she moved back to Hillsboro to teach fourth grade in her hometown. She married Dave Mozuch, and they had a daughter, Kristen. She later married Wayne Gisel of Philomath, Oregon.
After teaching, she worked in social services. Her final place of employment was Community Services Consortium in Corvallis. Her greatest enjoyment was in helping other people, and she also loved and helped many animals.
A private celebration of life will be held in Hillsboro.