Linda Searle Earl

Linda Maureen (Searle) Earl passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 3, 1970, and was the 9th of 11 children in Gerald and Sharon Searle’s family. Being raised on the farm in Shelley, Idaho filled her childhood with adventure and increased her curiosity about the world around her Linda had a tender heart and was very sensitive to her siblings, as well as animals. She loved to have fun, draw and was blessed with many creative talents.

In high school, Linda was involved with band, choir, and drama. She had a beautiful voice and was the lead role in the play “Music Man”. After graduation, Linda was a nanny in Connecticut for a year and then attended school at Dixie State University where she met her best friend and love of her life, Terry Earl. They were married December 14, 1990, in the Idaho Falls temple.

Soon after their marriage, Linda graduated from ITT-Tech in Salt Lake City, with an AutoCAD degree in Design Drafting Engineering which included architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical design. She worked for two civil engineering firms and later started her own architectural company drafting and designing house plans. In later years, Linda started a Montessori Preschool in her home. This brought her great joy as she was well loved by her students and their parents.

In February of 1998, Linda and Terry welcomed a baby boy, Austin, into their family. Linda was a very nurturing and encouraging mother and found great joy in being a mom. In June of 2021, Kristy Earl joined the family as a daughter-in-law and Linda quickly welcomed her into her heart. In March of 2024, baby Benjamin joined the family, and Linda happily took on the role of grandma.

Linda had a deep love for Jesus Christ and His gospel. She lived it daily through her words and actions. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte-day Saints and served in many callings including Relief Society President where she blessed others with her selfless demeanor and compassionate heart.

Two years ago, Linda planted thousands of flowers on their property. She loved their beautiful colors and enjoyed the peace she felt by working in her flower gardens. It brought her great joy to share her flowers with others. Her light, smile, and kindness will be greatly missed.

Linda is survived by her husband, Terry Earl, her son and daughter-in-law, Austin (Kristy) Earl, and grandson, Benjamin Earl. She is also survived by her siblings – Gerald (Jolynn) Searle, Mark (Dana) Searle, Stacy (Farrell) Steiner, Daren (Darlene) Searle, Laura (Thane) Sparks, David (Jan) Searle, Kim (Shawn) Rigby, Bruce (Lanette) Searle, Shelli Gemar, Jenni (David) Cummings and Terry’s siblings – Darren (Carmelann) Earl, Brett (Jenny) Earl, Justin (Alyssa) Earl, Kandace (Trevis) Booth, Stacha (Justin) Westbrook along with many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, niece, Kiersten Gemar, sister-in-law, Susan Searle, Terry’s parents, Boyd and Gail Earl, and sister-in-law, Tausha Haight.

The family would like to thank the ICU and the 2nd floor staff at EIRMC for their exceptional and compassionate care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Wilford First Ward Chapel, 215 N 2400 E, St. Anthony, Idaho 83445. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. till 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery.

Those who would like to participate in the funeral service remotely are invited to view the service on a live broadcast at the following link:

https://youtube.com/live/OcJ_2LZuR1c?feature=share

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nalderfuneralhome.com.