Lillian Marie Cavender
July 12, 1934 ~ September 7, 2014
Lillian Marie Cavender, 80, of Westphalia, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, at The Arbors in Jefferson City.
She was born July 12, 1934, in Westphalia, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Schmidt) Werner.
She was a graduate of the first class of Fatima High School in 1952.
She was united in marriage on June 1, 1957, in Westphalia to Dudley Harold Cavender who preceded her in death on November 1, 2003.
Lillian was a homemaker and worked as a bank teller for Linn State Bank (now Legends Bank) in Westphalia.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia, St. Ann's Sewing Circle, St. Joseph Parish Choir, and the Friendship Club. She also was a volunteer with Westphalia Hills.
Lillian enjoyed gardening, walking, sewing, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include: five children, Kenneth (Darlene) Cavender, Lee's Summit; Karen (Doug) Hackmann, Columbia; Kathy Cavender, Holts Summit; Keith (Anne) Cavender, Westphalia; Karla (Steven) Brune, Westphalia; nine grandchildren, Rebecca Cavender; Brittainy Cavender; Brian Cavender; Kendall Cavender; Lauren Brune; Christian Brune; Kellan Cavender; Grace Brune; Nolan Brune; two step-grandchildren, Kate (Matt) Lammers and Kim (Tom) McNerney; three step-great-grandchildren, Mason Lammers, Maddox Lammers, Reagan Lammers; one brother, Jim (Yovetta) Werner, Jefferson City; and three in-laws, Ted (Beth) Cavender, Eureka; James Cavender, Florida; and Betty Cavender, Pacific.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Ruth "Boots" Bocklage, Doris Schauwecker, Rosie Mahon; and a brother-in-law, Nelson "Todd" Cavender.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Mark S. Smith officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 116, Westphalia, Mo 65085; or to the Alzheimer's Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Dr., Columbia, Mo 65201.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So very sad to hear this. Lil was such a fun-loving person – always cheerful and ready with a joke. She will be missed.
Lil, was the “greatest: of neighbors for well over 20 years to Judy and I, we enjoyed every minute we ever spent with her and will never have another like her. She was forever young, and will never be forgotten by my entire family. Prayers to her wonderful family.
Mark Kempker
Lil, was the “greatest: of neighbors for well over 20 years to Judy and I, we enjoyed every minute we ever spent with her and will never have another like her. She was forever young, and will never be forgotten by my entire family. Prayers to her wonderful family.
Mark Kempker
Lil, was the “greatest: of neighbors for well over 20 years to Judy and I, we enjoyed every minute we ever spent with her and will never have another like her. She was forever young, and will never be forgotten by my entire family. Prayers to her wonderful family.
Mark Kempker
Lil, was the “greatest: of neighbors for well over 20 years to Judy and I, we enjoyed every minute we ever spent with her and will never have another like her. She was forever young, and will never be forgotten by my entire family. Prayers to her wonderful family.
Mark Kempker
My sympathies and prayers to Lil’s family. She was such a joy when we would see her at Summit Villa while visiting Mom.
Lil was always ready with a smile. She always had a kind word and enjoyed people, and let them know with kind wit and a humorous response. I was sorry to learn of her passing. She was so much fun to know and be around. My most sincere sympathy is extended to Lil’s family.
I love that feisty lady. When we visited at Summit Villa, she always had a comeback for everything. My prayers are with Kathy and the rest of the family, and I will miss her.
We will surely miss this fine lady, her sense of humor and love of family. Our prayers are with the entire family and we will be there for the funeral on Friday.
My sincere sympathies to the entire family. Lil was a jewel. Always so friendly and pleasant and had a great sense of humor. My prayers for all of you. Karla Wiseman
Karla, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Lil was a feisty one! Could tell she enjoyed life. Glad I got to know her just a little, working at Summit Villa. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and her family during your time of sorrow. Lisa, Michelle, & Shana, Allysun & Chloe
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Cavender family. Lil was a special lady with a smile for everyone!
Doug and Doris Davis
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Cavender family. Lil was a special lady with a smile for everyone!
Doug and Doris Davis
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Cavender family. Lil was a special lady with a smile for everyone!
Doug and Doris Davis
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Cavender family. Lil was a special lady with a smile for everyone!
Doug and Doris Davis
I’m so sorry to hear of Lil’s passing. She was so outgoing, happy, feisty, yet loving. Lots of fun to be around. She had energy to burn and kept everyone on their toes while at Summit Villa. I missed her the minute she left. My prayers are that you are comforted during this time of loss.
Karen, your bunco buddies are thinking of you and wishing we could do something to ease your pain.