Michael John Nist, “Mike,” 78, of Browns Point, WA, died peacefully on January 2, 2026 at St Francis Hospital. Born November 2, 1947, he was the beloved son of the late Gene and Carole (Tarp) Nist. He loved growing up in Tacoma and on the waterfront in Browns Point, spending time with his sister Vicki, and treasured his years at the Marymount Military Academy in his youth. Mike was a graduate of Stadium High School (Class of 1966) and Central Washington University (class of 1970).