Carl M. Cavender, 80, of Cottonwood passed away February 27, 2017. He was born July 30, 1936 in Mason, Michigan. He was a graduate of Dansville High School. He served his country in the Army. Mr. Cavender was a member of the Catholic Church in Leslie, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, outside activity and visiting with everyone. His family remembers him as a hard worker. He leaves his former wife and partner, Nellie; sons Nick Cavender (Dawn) of Golden Valley, Arizona and David Cavender (Jodi) of Cottonwood; daughter Nancy Murbnane (Matt) of Kachina Village, Arizona and eleven grandchildren. Private family services were held.