Dave Thomas Spang – Mo’ohmo’ohtavaestse “Black Elk”, was named after his grandfather Daniel Fisher of Lawrence Kansas. Dave entered into this world on January 12th, 1990 to David Archambeau- Small and Julianne Spang in Crow Agency, MT, just one day after his uncle Wilmer Jr’s birthday. He started his journey across the Milky Way to the other camp on November 23rd, 2024, just one day after his papa Wilmer Sr’s birthday.
“Baby Dave” as he was known to most, was raised in Lame Deer, MT by his grandparent’s the late Wilmer Sr. & Erma Spang along with the help of his aunt and uncle Michelle and Kermit Spang. He was a very gifted artist in many aspects including drawing, beading, writing, doing his sister/friends nails as well as his own, tattoos, piercings, and dying/perming hair. Dave loved to cruise no matter where the destination led to, he became a traveling partner to many friends and family, he was the definition of ride or die. He loved playing machines and especially BINGO, he is probably already buying-in with his grandma Erma to win that big jackpot. His most favorite hobby was to hang out or “chill” in his sisters/friends company and just listen to music and visit/laugh around.
Dave attended numerous schools throughout his K-12th grade years including Colstrip Public School, St. Labre Catholic School, and Lame Deer High School. Later on receiving his GED and enrolling in online classes and started his college career.
Throughout his life he had numerous jobs in different cities and towns. He was employed with the NC Boys & Girls Club, USDA Extension Office, NC Board of Health, Cheyenne Depot, Lame Deer IGA Deli, Charging Horse Casino, WinCo, Taco Bell, N.C. Ambulance Service Dispatch, and entrepreneurship by making and selling beadwork.
Baby Dave is survived by his father David Archambeau-Small and mother Julianne (Joseph Weaselbear) Spang, Step-mother Deanna Harris, His paternal grandmother Jacklyn Bighorn-Small. Siblings; Samantha Jo (Benjamin) Leedom, Danielle Shotgunn, Andrea (Joseph) Haugen, Mario Harris, Maria Harris, Bryan Harris, McKenzie Archambeau-Small, Tyler Small, Dallie Tye Archambeau, Kacen (Janea Fraser) Spang, Evangeline Mary Spang. Special friends/cousins; Rose Harris, Lisa Spang, Jamielynn Spang, Selena Littleoldman, Thena & Thea Whiteman, Trucke James, Charles “Fresh” PrettySoundingFlute, Clint Gonzales and so many others. Special partners Clay Rising Sun and Ritchie Diamond Shane, Nieces and Nephews; Novah & Kodah Leedom, Aria & Oakley Fox, Handsome & Kashmere Haugen, Gracelyn Harris, Davey, Silas, Arabella Archambeau, Reigan Fisher, Gracie Ann Small, T-rell Spang, Torey & Taylor Red Cherries, Aiden Callsfirst. Maternal aunts & uncles; Kermit (Michelle) Spang, Wilmer Jr. (Kimberly) Spang, Jonah (Jill) Red Cherries, Dewey Foote, Huey (Jennifer) Foote, Kateri (Zac) Foote, Lavonda Foote, Ernestine “Boola” Spang, Malinda Harris, Katherine “Lilo” Bearchum, Domeneke “Siggy” Bearchum”, Michael Weaselbear, Gretchen, Micah Weaselbear, JoJo & Germaine Weaselbear. Paternal aunts & uncles; Mae Belle Archambeau, Bonnie Archambeau, Davetta Archambeau, Sharon (Allen) Small, Sheryl Small, Shelly Small. Extended paternal grandparents; Ernie Bighorn Jr., Swede (Lavina) Christian, Tom (Georgia) Atkinson, Denver (Rose) Atkinson, & Jamie Atkinson, Crystal Bighorn, Sybil Erickson, Alda Bighorn-Small, & Sissy Atkinson. Extended maternal grandparents; Josephine Sandcrane, Karen Locher, Sue Ellen Shotgun, Linda Locher, & Daniel (Dee) Fisher, Nakia (Virgil Weaselbear) Bearchum, Christy Bearchum, Robert (Angel) Bearchum. Dave comes from very large families and has numerous grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
There is no doubt in our minds that the first ones to greet Dave were his Papa Wilmer D. Spang Sr and his grandma Erma Faye Spang, along with Kash Angus Spang, Weston “Sonny” Small, Tyrel Jay Fraser, Forrest Oldman. Grandpa’s Clinton Small, Davey Archambeau, Marvin Spotted Elk, Robert ShotGunn, Timothy Littleboy, Walter Rusty Locher. Great Grandparents, Mary (Harold) Underwood, Alfonzo (Mary) Spang, Belle Atkinson, Mae Weinberger, Ernie Bighorn Sr., Uncle ‘s Leslie Spotted Elk, Matthew ShotGunn, James Bighorn & Willie Atkinson; Aunt J’Shon Sandcrane. Cousins Jr. Ross Fitzpatrick, Leticia Betancourt, Brookes Rowland, Kammie Spang, Lola Powell-Pickett, Hannah Harris.
The family of Dave Thomas Spang would like to give extra thanks to the Lame Deer ER staff, especially RNs Aryn Fisher, Jamie Behles, Amber O’Connor, & Dr. Holm, the N.C. EMS Ambulance staff, St. Vincent Healthcare staff, Bobbi Jo &Ariel Limberhand, Alan Jo & Becky Blackwolf, Jeremy Hiwalker and everyone who poured so much love and prayers during this very difficult time.
Baby Dave comes from very large families on both sides, Spang’s, Callsfirst’s, Small’s, Archambeau’s, Bighorn’s, Weinberger’s, Atkinson’s, Christian’s, Cantrell’s, Mitchell’s, Blackwolf’s, Wolfblack’s and Underwood’s, Roundstone’s, Seminole’s.
We deeply apologize if we cannot name everyone close to Baby Dave during this time of grief. Baby Dave had a large extended family and many friends who loved him dearly, and he loved all of you.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Friday November 29, 2024
Allan Rowland Gymnasium
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday November 30, 2024
Allan Rowland Gymnasium
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday November 30, 2024
Spang Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Friday November 29, 2024
Allan Rowland Gymnasium
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday November 30, 2024
Allan Rowland Gymnasium
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday November 30, 2024
Spang Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Annie S says
I got to meet dave while helping crimit and he was someone im glad i got to meet and thankful that our paths crossed fly high uncle
Kimberly Spang says
I’m going to miss you Dave. Your Uncle Jr and I both loved you so much!
See you again one day!! I love you dearly!!
Kimberly Spang says
I’m going to miss you Dave. Your Uncle Jr and I both loved you so much!
See you again one day!!
Theda Foote says
Awe, baby Dave, I’m glad I was part of your life as a Gramma, I have so many good memories of you, I will always cherish them, watch over my baby Brit, I’ll see you guys when it’s my time, I love you 💖
Carrie Littlebird says
Baby Dave n Family. My prayers n Condolences.
Suzy Limpy says
Oh man, Dave. I love you so much and I’ll miss you forever. Save me a seat up in the cosmos.
Denise Swank says
Dave you will be missed. I’m happy to have called you my buddy. It was good to see you n give each other a hug the last time I saw you never thought that was the last time to greet each other. Give my mom n daughter a hug for me. You all are so blessed. Perfect in a perfect world. Watch over your mama n daddy they will need your perfect love.
Donna Limpy Gonzales says
Condolences from Donna Gonzales and Jessica Limpy it was a joy knowing you. Always had a welcome smile while you worked a the Depot, playing bingo with you and your grandma Erma. Our hearts are sad, Peace to your family and may God bless and comfort your family
Ruth Costilla &Family says
Fly high with the Angels, Dave..no more pain. I remember all the times you spend at our house, lots of laughs we had. You were always a good friend to my kids and we all respected you..you will be missed..
Prayers n condolences to the family.
Desi Small-Rodriguez says
My love and prayers to Julianne, David, and all of the family. Baby Dave was so much fun. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Fly high lil cuz.
Ren Shoulderblade says
I’ll love you forever Baby Dave, forever in my <3 nestav'ah'sevoomatse!
Richie Shane says
First and foremost, my sincere condolences to his MoM & family, I Would like to say am happy that I met David On Facebook is the moment I found my handsome friend baby Dave,when I did I took him to his “First” everything I took him every where I been . Camping,fishing n crow native days was his favorite.
together Weather it was taken him to the big horn dam n the after bay to swim n eat with my family he really injoyed himself with my friends and would always ask my homegirls if he could do there nails 💅 and he never got a No lol . Am glad I took so many pictures of the good times we had together it shows that it was meant to be ONE Love . Fly high Dave I’ll miss u R.I.P
Shane Moran says
Condolences and Prayers for Baby Dave’s family
Misty Pipe says
So many GOOD times with Baby Dave over the last 20 years. One time he drove with me to Fort Hall Idaho and man I think we cracked up the whole way there and back. He was always such a Happy spirit. He battled with sadness and i seen his health decline over the last 5 years. I’m glad he’s finally free from ever being sad again and will no longer be suffering from any sickness. Thoughts and prayers to all those who will miss him. The good die young ✨️ Fly High Baby Dave 💞