Michael J. Purdy----66, Minot, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in his home under the care of hospice with his family by his side. Michael James Purdy was born on September 23, 1955, the son of Mark F. and Elaine (Herigstad) Purdy in Grand Forks, ND, where his father was attending law school. He was raised and educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1973. Following graduation, Mike traveled around the United States, returning to North Dakota to, as he put it “re-juice.” Mike worked various jobs following his return including the construction of missile sites and the Coal Creek Power Plant. He began working as a switchman/brakeman on the Burlington Northern Railroad, a position that would take him to Fargo, Minot and Minneapolis. Mike attended Moler Barber College, and obtained his Barber License. He returned to Minot, and began working at Town and Country Barber Shop, prior to taking over Bernie’s North Hill Barber Shop. He would own and operate Bernie’s for the next 21 years, retiring in 2020. On July 17, 1998, he was united in marriage to Nancy Novak, and welcomed her two daughters into his family. In 1967, Mike took his first guitar lesson, and from that time forward he was hooked. He played in several bands throughout his lifetime, including High Fever, Dreamer and The Fossils. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. Mike will be missed by all who knew him. Michael is survived by: Wife Nancy; Children: Triston (Marin) Desjarlais; Mindy Werner and Tanya Cowart; grandchildren: Enzo Michael Desjarlais, Pierra Bella Desjarlais, baby girl Desjarlais (Due in August), Jaydon and Ashlee Werner and Chloe Cowart; Step-mother Clarice Purdy: nephew Jeff (Heidi) Vanlaningham and niece Sarah (Sean) Anderson; Uncle: Paul A. Purdy; Several cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only sister Diane Vanlaningham. Visitation: There will be no reviewal, however friends may sign a guest register on Monday, April 11, 2022 one hour prior to the service at the church. Celebration of Life: Monday, April 11, 2022 at 11 am at First Lutheran Church, Minot. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at <a href=https://flcminot.com/view-worship/> Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot Memorials may be given in Michael’s honor to the Souris Valley Humane Society.