Michael Richard Norris Obituary (1958 - 2020)

Born Nov 19, 1958, Michael Richard Norris attended Righetti High School in Santa Maria, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Michael Richard Norris.

Graduation Year	Class of 1977
Date of Birth	Nov 19, 1958
Date of Passing	Dec 14, 2020
About	Obituary Michael Richard Norris was born to John and Judy Norris in Fresno, California on November 19, 1958. He passed away due to cardiac arrest while traveling through Layton, Utah on December 14, 2020 at 62 years old. As a young child, Michael and his family moved back to Orcutt, CA. The Norris family is an Orcutt pioneer family with Mike being the fifth generation. He graduated from Righetti High School with the class of 1977 where he was a star baseball player, a member of FFA and an avid surfer. He married Sonja Nickell in 1988 and had their three children Michael, Matthew, and Mallory. In 1997 he married Julie Wheeler and had their son, Richard. In 2018 he married Karen Skou and moved to Carmen Creek, Idaho where they resided until he passed away. Mike was a retired journeyman electrician and spent most of his career as a member of the IBEW Local 413. Mike was extremely involved in his community. He was an avid leader in Santa Barbara County 4-H groups for many years, served as President of the Santa Marian Gun Club, was a member of the Santa Maria 4-Wheelers and the Santa Maria H.O.G. Chapter. He also enjoyed coaching his children’s sports teams. Mike was known as a hard worker, reliable friend, and devoted father. He now joins his beloved parents, John and Judy Norris, in heaven. He is survived by his wife Karen Skou-Norris of Carmen Creek, Idaho, his 4 children, Mike “Tyke” Norris of Orcutt, CA, Matthew (Kelsie) Norris of Orcutt, CA, Mallory Norris of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Ricky (Cayla) Norris of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, his brother Randy Norris of Orcutt, CA, his sisters Kelli (Kenny) Levy of Orcutt, CA and Susan Starr of Santa Maria, CA, as well as his grandchildren Averie and Hunter Norris and several nieces, nephews and friends. Mike was known for being there for his loved ones and always helped out where it was needed. He loved his community, his friends, and most of all his family. Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him.