Jule Spang Jr. “Boo Boo” age 62 was born on October 24, 1962 to Jule & Elaine Spang Sr. His Indian name given to him by Don Shoulderblade was “Aenohe” Hawk. Jule passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Leaving behind his loving wife, 5 children & 5 grandchildren.
Boo Boo grew up on the family ranch south of Lame Deer with 8 siblings. As a young man he learned the meaning of hard work, which was instilled in him by his dad & mom. Hard work remained with him throughout his life while providing for his family. In his younger years he participated in youth rodeos with the Little Britches Rodeo Club, did some boxing with the local boxing club, & riding horseback or just running the hills with his siblings & his cousins Merlin & Albert Sioux, I’m pretty sure there’s lots of stories out there in them hills. Jule attended Lame Deer Public School before transferring to St Labre where he became an outstanding athlete in Football & Track. He was selected as 1st Team All Conference Defensive Guard, awarded for most Outstanding Defensive Lineman. In Track he consistently placed 1st or 2nd in Shotput, Discus, & Javelin often setting or breaking records some of which he still holds. In 1981 he qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals with his brother Gus in the Team Roping Event. Graduating as an Honor roll student in May of 1981, his class Will & Testament “I will my muscles to…” After high school he went to work for BIA Forestry as a Wildland firefighter for several years working his way up the ranks, his current employment was with the N C Housing Authority, he was recently treated to an appreciation dinner for his years of service by the NCHA staff. Somewhere in between his jobs he & his Scooby Doo van would make several trips to Ashland were he met & was putting the moves on the love of his
life Joletta Williams whom he married on February 23, 1994. His best times were sitting around the campfire with family drinking some coldies watching the kids play kick the can waiting to see who was gonna be the first to pout.
Jule is preceded in death by his mother Elaine Spang, Brothers; Wilbur Spang Sr, Arnold “Gus” Spang, & Ricky Spang Sisters; Mary “Chops” Spang, & Crystal Spang Smith, Nephew; Richard “Bubbs” Smith Jr. his paternal & maternal grandparents Alfonso & Mary Spang, James & Irene Salois, uncles; Alfonso “Burt”, Ernest, Gordon, Leroy, Wilmer, & Darrell “Sonny Boy” Spang, Eldon, Gaylen, Timber & Burton Salois, Aunts; Jenny LittleCoyote, Jewel Gilham, Winnie, Iona, & Merle Salois.
Survived by his wife Joletta Spang, children Wacey & Mikel Spang, Whitney Spang & Durran Yellowhair, Wendyjo, Wiley Spang, & TrayShawn Griffin. grandchildren Kane, & Opal Spang, Paisley, Delilah, & Zoah Yellowhair. Dad Jule Spang Sr, Brothers Ron Spang, & Larry “Charlie” (Rachel) Spang, adopted brother, Henry Speelman (Janice), Sisters Ernestine “Boola” & Leslie “Monks” & Aleda Spang. Sister-in-Laws LuMary & Lori Spang, Uncle Terry (June) Spang, Aunts Hansafaye Burns, Bonnie Belt, Carlene & Karen Salois. Special Nephew Jake Spang, special Cousins John McNeely, Rhonda Salois, & Dr. Sandra “Dixie” Wilson. Extended families; Callsfirst, Seminole, Spottedwolf, Bement, Harris, Small, Fisher, Robinson, Denny, Roundstone, Salois, Racine, Schildts, McNeely, Gilham.
The family would like to thank all those who provided Prayers & or assistance during this difficult time.
Boo Boo we will miss you & your orneriness, until we meet again, forever in our hearts
Jule Spang Jr. “Boo Boo”, age 62, of Lame Deer
October 24, 1962 – May 9, 2025
Carrie Lou says
Sending my prayers and condolences to Jo and children and all the Spang family.
Jerry kash says
Prayers an condolences for the spang family.R.I.P. CUZ
Anonymous says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to Joletta as well as Boo Boo’s children and grandchildren during this difficult time. Boo Boo was an exceptional person and will be forever missed by all who loved him. Journey well cousin, I’m sure you were greeted on the other side with lots of love. Until we see you again…
Denise Salois says
Deepest Condolences for the family 🙏🙏
Donna says
My classmate we graduated together ran them streets. I remember him at club buffet when he was trying to snag the women he caught and married..condolences to the family hugs and prayers
Bert and Helen Woods says
Joletta and Family,
So sorry to hear this. May God comfort you and all of the family in this sad time.
Jolene Walkslast says
Joletta and children, may the love of Jule (BooBoo) be what you remember the most. Sincere condolences