James Pozy Spang, was born January 18, 1937 to Wilford and Jenny Spang. He was given his Indian name of Heskovestse or “Porcupine”. He was born to a family of Chiefs, the Limberhand Family. He attended school in Lame Deer until he completed his education and received his GED.
He married his love of his life Aladine Spottedwolf on January 25, 1966 in Forsyth, Mt. and together they raised their family of 7 children on Muddy Creek Ranch.
James was proud of his family, his life, and his heritage. He was a fluent speaker of the Cheyenne language, and an avid hunter.
He spent his working years for BIA as a maintenance technician, and then spent 20 working for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe assisting with the wildlife and cataloging the various birds and animals that could be seen.
In his free time, he loved to hunt, ride horses and was an avid outdoorsman. You could always find him outside enjoying everything it had to offer. He enjoyed attending basketball games and watching his grandchildren play sports.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Aladine, and his children Ilene (Joe) Bearrobe, Denise (Manuel) Betancourt, Nathan, Rita (Cedric) Rowland, Gail, and Christina. He also helped raise his grandson Riston Spang. He has 17 grandkids and 17 great grandkids that he was very proud of. His brothers Norman and Zane Spang also survive him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Kammie Spang, and his brothers Lawrence, Leo and Alanzo Spang. James is also survived by the families of; Limberhand, Fisher, Robinson, Burns, Elkshoulder, Cooper, and Bement. We apologize if we missed you, our family is very large.
Graveside Service
Andrita Harris says
Sang Family
Sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Marilyn Mader says
Gail, Aladeen and family,
I know these are tough days and we will keep all of you in prayer as you grieve.
Wanda Belgarde says
So sorry for your loss Ilene, I know how much you love him, losing a parent is never easy, you were blessed to have him.
Candace Fleming says
My sincere condolences to the large extended family of the Spangs. The world was blessed by a wonderful man — the Fleming family certainly received kindness and generocity from James. May you all experience the Creator’s comfort in many forms. Candy Fleming
Georgie Ann Burns says
Sending prayers and condolences to Aladine,
his siblings, children, grand and great
granchildren and the rest of the family!
Sending love and hugs to everyone!!🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽
Earlene Clown and family says
Condolences and prayers to the family
Jeneen Spang says
Many happy memories Uncle!! Love and will miss you.
Alvera Cook says
Sending our deepest condolences at this time of grievance. James was a good man,I’ll miss talking our first language with him. God bless.
Alvera, Tim and family
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences Tweetles to you, your mom, siblings & family. Prayers
Clarice Big Back says
My condolences and prayers. Eugene was always happy to see him.
cMakin says
May god comfort you all in your time of need….Bless you all…
SHERRI D BARTHOLOMEW says
ILENE . SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. YOU TALKED ABOUT HIM WITH SO MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT. YOU HAVE A BLESSED AND GREAT FAMILY RELY ON THEM AND ALMIGHTY GOD FOR YOUR STRENGH DURING THIS TIME. PRAYING FOR YOU AT THIS TIME. SHERRI
Richard Littlebear says
Hey, James, we should’ve gone to see the sage grouse dance again this spring. We’ll have to do that next time around. I’m going to miss talking to you in the Cheyenne language. I always learned someting interesting and important from you. Be on your way in a good way. Nėstsenėve’eevȧhootoo’e.
Alberta Roundstone says
Prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss. Onto the other camp you go James, safe travels.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JAMES SPANG AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Marsha Small says
Condolences to family, friends, and community.
Working with James and locating bluebirds was amazing.
He had so much knowledge about the NC Homelands. Thank you James for sharing your knowledge.
Christina Seminole says
Dad I miss you , I remember you everyday……all if the things you taught me growing up, the gentleness and kindness I will forever remember the rest of my life. You are my hero , my only father in this world and I am so grateful that you raised me and I picked up a lott of your qualities . Till we meet again my dad, I’ll always remember you !!!!love you to the moon and back !!!!