On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Linda Carol Brooks lost her battle to cancer. Linda was born Nov. 24, 1946, to Leonard and Doris Lahti. Linda was a lifelong resident of Clarkston, and graduated from Clarkston High School in 1966. She married Lloyd John Brooks Sept. 5, 1964. They had four children. Linda worked for the Clarkston School District as a custodian for more than 20 years until her retirement. Linda was active in 4-H, Moose lodge, Lewis Clark Saddle Club and Peola Pioneer Association. Linda spent many years at Lahti Orchards helping her parents. Linda loved horses, camping, roses, sports, wildlife and spending time on the farm in Peola, and most of all family and friends. Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, John, of Clarkston; their children, Theresa of Post Falls, Idaho, Robert (Brandee) of Clarkston and Willy (Annette) of Clarkston; brother William (Paula) Lahti of Lewiston; sister Christine Atkinson of Portland, Ore.; brother-in-law Kenny Brooks of Orofino; her grandchildren, Cari (Derek), Christy, Kendra (Jeremy) and Riley (Courtney); and great-grandchildren Kevin, Chase, Darren, Daxton and Lilly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Doris Lahti; her sister, Lori Lynn (Lahti) Miller; and son Leonard Jay (Martha). She will be cremated and a memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Merchant Funeral Home in Clarkston. Please wear casual attire. There will be dinner following at the Clarkston boat club. In lieu of flowers, bring a dish to share. The burial will be held at Peola Pioneer Cemetery at a later date.