Mark Joseph Hardin, 58, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Orville Eugene and Earlene (Hart) Hardin.

He was raised in Indiana moving to Sweet Home in 1994 where he resided the remainder of his life.

Mark spent most of his career in the equipment rental industry including: Aggregate, Power Rents, United Rentals and co-owner of Mid-Valley Equipment Rental. He was a member of Meals On Wheels for the Mid Valley area. Also he sponsored the Oregon Jamboree through his work affiliation for years.

He loved sports, especially the Cubs and NASCAR. He was a huge Beavers fan. He enjoyed country music and nature photography. He enjoyed the mini farm life on his property just outside of town, where he loved spending time with family, friends and grandchildren.

Mark is survived by his wife Angela of 37 years of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Sweet Home); his son and daughter-in-law Josh and Alycia Hardin; grandchildren: Haley, Ava and Talon all of League City, Texas; mother Earlene Hart of Protage, Wisconsin; siblings: Mike (Kathleen) of Merrillville, Indiana, Scott (Tricia) of Fairdealing, Missouri, Darice (Rich) of Portage, Wisconsin, Rich (Susan) of Valparaiso, Indiana, Glen (Sonya) of Lake Station, Indiana; and several loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Orville Hardin, Step-fathers: Terry Fischer and Butch Hart.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.