On September 14th a Chief’s Child began her journey to the other camp to be happily reunited with her husband, parents, her twin brother, sisters, brothers, and her children and grandchildren.
Aladine Theodora Spang, 83, was born on December 6, 1940, just before her twin, Clifford Theodore SpottedWolf. They were born to Chief Patrick SpottedWolf and Jean Walters, they named her Vooheheva’e “Morning Star Woman”. Aladine grew up in Ashland Mt. with her family who enjoyed camping at GreenLeaf and traveling to local rodeos during the summer. Aladine was Miss Fort Keogh May 1959 at Miles City, Mt. Aladine attended St. Labre Indian School and was the first in her family to graduate High School in 1960. She began working at St. Labre and later worked at N.C. Tent Factory and N.C. Head Start before beginning her last career as a childcare provider. Aladine enjoyed all-night card games with her sisters and, later in life, going to the casino to play machines and bingo.
On January 25, 1966, she married the love of her life James P. Spang. Together they made their home and raised their family at Muddy Creek. Together they fostered many children and took Jeremey Foote, JonJon Foote, and Lawrence Neiss Jr (Theresa) as sons. Later in life James and Aladine were avid high school basketball fans where they enjoyed watching their grandchildren play sports. Aladine took pride and joy in raising her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As a grandmother she encouraged her grandchildren to dance and enjoyed watching her great-grandchildren at powwows. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage. At the end of her life, Aladine showed her family her strength by always bringing the laughter and happiness even when she was in pain. She encouraged her daughters to support each other as they continue life without her.
Aladine is preceded in death by James, her parents Patrick and Jean, her two sons Darrell and Nathan, her daughter Kammie, all her siblings: Ruby Flying, Eldora Bement, Clarence “Bisco” SpottedWolf, James SpottedWolf Sr, Mollie Small, Josephine Cooper, and Clifford SpottedWolf, her grandchildren Kammie Spang, Leticia Betancourt, and Heavenly Sue LongJaw.
She is survived by her close relatives Susie Cain, Marcelline ShoulderBlade, and Mercedes Tallwhiteman, her five daughters, Rita (Cedric) Rowland, Denise (Manuel) Betancourt, Twittles (Joe) Bearrobe, Christina Spang, Gail LongJaw, and a grandson they raised, Riston (Sarah) Spang. Aladine is proudly survived by her grandchildren, Julian (Paulee) Hiwalker, Skyler Spang, Taylor (late-Casey Whitedirt) Spang, Miranda Spang, Cierra Headswift, Sheniece Betancourt, Abigail (Levi) Haugen, Jose Betancourt, Chelsey Spang, Kaylesha Wick, Kobi Wick, MaKenzie Bearrobe, Kylen Spang, and Kash Spang, and her great-grandchildren, Colin Finley, Athan Hiwalker, Taneya Brady, Katawna Whitedirt, Arthur Highwalking, Liyanna Whitedirt, Asher Highwalking, Casey Whitedirt, Leroy Brady III, Rhynne Spang, Addison Jo Highwalking, Lorenzo Bentancourt, Logan Spang, Adree Twomoons, Marcel Littlesun, Blake Twomoons, Ansleigh Haugen, Ayla Jean Highwalking, Eli Posey Haugen, Alonzo Betancourt.
Her extended families include: SpottedWolf, Walters, Seminole, Flying, Bement, Cooper, Small, Youngbear, Onebear, Tallwhiteman, ShoulderBlade, Yelloweagle, RealBird, Moccasin, and Birdinground
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Thursday September 19, 2024
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 20, 2024
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday September 20, 2024
Spang Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Thursday September 19, 2024
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 20, 2024
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday September 20, 2024
Spang Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek, Montana 59043
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Anonymous says
Oh I’m going to miss you so much Aladine. Your sense of humor was contagious. Thank you for all the laughs and just being you. May Maheo watch over your loved ones. Rest in peace ❤️🙏
Rick says
Conveying our condolences to Rita, Denise & Iylene (Tweedles) and to the rest of the Spottedwolf/Spang families.
Rick/Janet & Willis (Spud)
Berdie says
Rita and family my condolences for the loss of you mother. I will pray for comfort in your time of grief, and sorrow.
GAYNELL REALBIRD says
Aladine, I can only imagine the celebration in Heaven with your loved ones. Your journey here on earth was remarkable, you will be loved and missed for years to come, thank you for being a friend. Your family is in my thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time. May you soar high like an eagle to your glorious home, walk into the pearly gates like a boss, you are loved. Sending prayers for you family, journey well my friend.
Fredonia says
Rita and family, sorry for the loss of your mom. You are all in our prayers 🙏🏽
Mike Cooper says
Aunt Adaline, you were so fun to be around. Bless you as you reunite with all the family in heaven…
Barbara Bement says
May the families of Aladine find comfort in the prayers that are sent and all the precious memories..
Andrita Harris says
Rita, Denise & Tweetles & Family
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and condolences for your family. PRAYERS RIP
Your Mom is with the Love of her life.
Loretta Moccasin Johnson says
Rita, your mom, Aladine would stay with us in the summer of our youth, She went swimming, horseback- riding with my sisters Nellie and Veda, She’d laugh loud and my mom would yell, “Aladine is here”. They’re united in heaven.