Michael L. Nobis

St. George, Utah – Michael L Nobis, age 52, passed away on March 31, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born to Richard and Carol Jean Nobis in St. George, Utah on May 25, 1972. He is survived by his loving wife, Ginny Towt Nobis; his children: Kaitlyn Nobis Larsen (Clark), Mckenna Nobis, Nathan Michael Nobis, Ella Nobis; and is expecting his first grandchild this fall. He is also survived by his parents, Richard and Carol Jean Nobis; brothers: Scott Nobis (Amy) and Kent Nobis (Carolyn); many loving nieces and nephews; and a loving extended family, including his in-laws, Gay and Kirk Bastian, Kevin and Debra Towt, and Susan Lybarger. He will be dearly missed by his many close friends, colleagues, and clients. He is preceded in death by his twin angel daughters, Abigail and Briana Nobis.
Mike was raised in a close-knit neighborhood in Santa Clara, Utah, where he was surrounded by people who were like a second family to him. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an Eagle Scout, and served a two-year mission for his church in the Spain Seville Mission. He loved telling stories of camping in the mountains and hills surrounding St. George and sharing his experiences as a young missionary. He loved telling stories and reminiscing about his childhood and young adult years.
He and his loving wife, Ginny, met at Dixie College in tennis class. Their love flourished and they were married in the St. George Temple on June 9, 1995. Together, they built a beautiful life. As each of their children were born, he tenderly welcomed them by holding them close in his arms. Being a father was his greatest accomplishment in life, and nothing brought him more joy than his children.
Mike cherished his time as a young bishop in the Morningside 5th Ward. He loved serving in the ward, working with the young men and youth, and giving back to others in the way that his leaders in his youth had served him. This was a theme of his life's service.
Mike lived to the fullest. After working in the land and title industry for 20 years, he took a leap of faith and made the bold decision to attend Cooley Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2011. His time in Saline and Ann Arbor with his family was deeply cherished. Mike had a profound love for the law and his country. And he loved being so close to the Big House at the University of Michigan. As always, he made life-long friends in law school, and in his church community. He loved the people in the Saline Michigan Ward, and true to character, put his whole heart and soul into service of those around him.
Utah was always home, but Mike loved the adventure of taking life on. After law school, he brought his family back to St. George. He started working with law firms there, as well as in land development and real estate. He also spent time in Ghana, Africa working in mining and land rights. When the opportunity came to open a law firm in North Dakota, he bravely took the challenge and made a beautiful second home there for his family. He loved Fargo and his friends and clients there. He enjoyed every moment his family was able to spend with him there, and he loved coming home to St. George. He loved sharing everything about North Dakota, and nothing made him happier than to share his life with others.
He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to have been loved and served by him. He has left a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. Nothing would make him prouder than to know that his service and love to others will be passed on through those he touched.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Green Valley Stake Center, 511 South Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah. Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777South Dixie Drive.
The family wishes to thank the many people who have shared their love of Mike with them. The outpouring of love and support has been felt and will never be forgotten. Mike Nobis Funeral Service Program