Mark Ehren Lindsay

Jun 12, 1964 -

Jul 21, 2026

Mark Ehren Lindsay was born on June 12, 1964, ending up the middle child of Lloyd and Carol Lindsay, the brother of Kevin and Jonathan.

Early accounts are that even as a baby Mark's temper was fierce and tantrums legendary. That particular trait would follow him through most of his life. Mark developed a reputation for refusing to "toe the line." Following the rules was never his style. He preferred doing things his own way.

Mark grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, participated in Boy Scouts, played hockey, spent hours working on RC models and played trombone in school. Mark eventually graduated from West High, where he played hockey and developed an interest in painting cars. He had a lifelong fascination with anything that had an engine. Cars, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, trucks, helicopters - Mark loved them all. It was only natural he found his way into automotive painting. Over the years he worked at many autobody shops around town in addition to having his own shop working for himself, because Mark never liked being told what to do.

Over the years Mark owned a diverse collection of toys, but his Harley's seemed to be his favorite. He learned to fly helicopters and enjoyed giving his mom Carol rides during training flights.

He spent time over the years at the family homes in Big Lake and Girdwood, and even competed in the Arctic Man race one year.

Mark was a diligent caretaker for his mother Carol, and spent considerable time caring for her until she passed in December 2025. One of Mark's other important relationships was with his Rottweiler, Kahlua. She was his companion and a very important part of his life.

In this last chapter of his life, Mark had begun turning a corner. He recently purchased a home and had just moved in, finally settling into what appeared to be a quieter phase of his life. Shortly after moving in, Mark passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Mark is survived by his younger brother, Jonathan; older brother, Kevin; nephews, Alec, Brett, Cameron and Griffin; and a tight collection of friends. Mark lived life on his own terms, wasn't always easy, certainly wasn't predictable and wasn't particularly interested in being ordinary. But, he had a great sense of humor and was always capable of making an impression.