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Mark has lived in Jordan since he was five. He began working in the funeral home part time as a teenager. He became a full-time employee in 1980 and earned his mortician’s license in 1985. Mark learned a lot working with his father, Dick Ballard. Mark soon became the second-generation owner when he bought the business from his parents in 1990. After spending more than 40 years in the business, Mark has a seen a lot of changes. The biggest change coming up for Mark will be retirement in the next few years.

Besides being a funeral director and business owner, Mark is also an accomplished musician. He has been playing in local bands since he was a teenager. In his free time, Mark enjoys supporting live music, going to the Renaissance Festival and traveling. He especially likes family vacations to Disney World with his grandsons.

Lindsey grew up in Jordan and loves working in her hometown. She grew up being exposed to the family business but didn’t officially join the Ballard-Sunder team until 2012. Lindsey is so proud to carry on the traditions her grandpa (Dick Ballard), parents (Mark & Lori Ballard) and uncle (Charlie Sunder) have established at Ballard-Sunder.

Lindsey is very active in national organizations within the funeral industry. She is especially proud of the work she’s done serving on the Board of Directors for the Cremation Association of North America. 

In her spare time, Lindsey is on mom duty.  Her 2 year old son Declan keeps Lindsey and her husband Paul extra busy. As a family they enjoy going for bike rides, attending local concerts and spending time on the lake.  Lindsey also loves to travel.  Several years ago, she went on a dream vacation where she got to spend her birthday with orphaned baby elephants in Kenya. Lindsey always seems to keep busy, but when she isn’t running around, she’s probably at home, relaxing on the couch and watching an episode of “The Golden Girls.”