Michael V. Sanford 58 died August 2, 2012 in Camp Verde, Arizona. He was born October 3, 1953 in Ephrata, Washington. He has been an Arizona resident since 1972. Michael was an entrepreneur and craftsman. He enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, reading and most importantly he cherished time spent with family. Michael was a kind generous man with a gentle heart. Michael is preceded in death by his father Clifford Vern Sanford. He is survived by his son Craig Sanford, daughters Michelle Lobstein and Nicole Peters, grandsons Isaiah and Jacob Sanford, parents Roy and Louise Sanderson, siblings Shari, Bob, Dale, Jacki, Ken, Kathy and Barbara and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Cottonwood Church of the Nazarene at 1 p.m.