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Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang

Birth	:	23 Jan 1950 Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming, USA
Death	:	17 Dec 2013 Lame Deer, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Lame Deer Cemetery, Lame Deer, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.6264000, -106.6619034
Description	:	Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang, spent her last days surrounded by her beloved husband Leo, Daughters: Evone, JoHanna, Artie and her grandchildren: Shaydel, Sage, Treavor and Little Leo. Joined by family members at her side, Maxine gave into her valiant fight against cancer early in the morning of Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She remained strong in her faith that one day she would reunite with her loved ones, past and present, in a joyful celebration of life without pain, sickness and tears. On August 1, 1970 she joined her life with Leo F. Spang in marriage. Together they spent 43... Read More	Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang, spent her last days surrounded by her beloved husband Leo, Daughters: Evone, JoHanna, Artie and her grandchildren: Shaydel, Sage, Treavor and Little Leo. Joined by family members at her side, Maxine gave into her valiant fight against cancer early in the morning of Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She remained strong in her faith that one day she would reunite with her loved ones, past and present, in a joyful celebration of life without pain, sickness and tears. On August 1, 1970 she joined her life with Leo F. Spang in marriage. Together they spent 43 wonderful years living along Muddy Creek where they raised 3 beautiful daughters and 4 exceptional grandchildren. Maxine will be remembered by her many loyal friendships, marked by her love of teasing, laughter, and the happiness that followed her. Her maternal grandfather of whom she was extremely proud of was Chief John Turkey Legs, Northern Cheyenne, one of the last known designated player and makers of the Northern Cheyenne Courting Flute. She was an amazing gardener and cook who took pride in surprising people with the many hidden gardens located around her home. Maxine enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and teaching them the art of craft making, beading, ceramics and the preparation of traditional foods. Known as "The General" by her coworkers at Northern Cheyenne Firefighters she spent many hours working as a highly respected base camp manager for twenty-four years she was often specifically requested to manage camp crews. Maxine was an avid believer in justice and was willing to fight for it at any cost, whether it was for her children or her Tribe. She served on the Natural Resource Board, Voters Committee, Lame Deer School Parent Advisory Committee and various other Boards and Committees of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Her years of volunteerism included donated services at the Boys and Girls Club and the Head Start Program. Maxine also worked as part of the family business, Northern Cheyenne Trail Riders she was known and loved by many of the guests that came from around the world. Maxine was born on January 23, 1950 at Sheridan Wyoming, the child of Caroline Whiteshirt and Max Guavera Sr. both of whom preceded her in death. Other relatives that preceded her in death include: Stephana Flores, Juanita Guavera, Jean Turkey Legs Poitra, Lincoln Whiteshirt, John Paul Flying, Ellsworth Flying, Burt Flying, Lawrence Flying, Nora Flying, Sheila Flying, Frank Rowland, granddaughter Sadie Spang, Evelyn Flying, Extended families Spang, Turkey Legs, Poitra, Yellowrobe, Soldier Wolf, Limberhand, Flying, Elkshoulder, and Rowlands. She is survived in death by her beloved husband, Leo F. Spang, her children Evone Spang (C. Robert Yellowfox, III); JoHanna Spang (Arnulfo Betancourt); and Artie Spang. Grandchildren: Shaydel Alissa Spang, Sage Francis Spang, Trevor Wiley Spang and Leo Clay Yellowfox. Her siblings: Rosella Killsnight, Bula Brey, Max Guavera Jr, Amanda Whiteshirt, Rudolph Santiago, Joe Paine, and Mike Bowles, Aunt Nancy Yellowrobe. Her relatives include Littlebear, Walksalong, Limpy, Yelloweyes, Elkshoulder, Shoulderblade, Blackhorse, Medicinetop, Strangeowl, Americanhorse, Medicine Elk, Long Jaw, Eagle Feather, Whiteman, Big Head Man, Russells, Whistlingelk, Sandcrane, Fightingbear, Bearchum, Bearcomesout, Braidedhair, Littlewhirlwind, Yellowrobe, Limberhand, Bites, Wolfname, Flying, Whitewolf, Lonebear, Whiteshirt, Stewarts, Birdinground, Old Elk, Williamson, Fallsdown, and Pickets. In this time of grief we may have forgotten to mention families and friends but acknowledge your help, thoughts and prayers for Maxine. Wake services will be held at the Circle of Life Lutheran Church in Muddy Cluster on Friday, December 20, 2013 scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 10:30 am, Pastor Denis Bauer officiating. Funeral arrangements will be conducted by Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com .

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Where is Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang's memorial?
Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang's memorial is located at: Lame Deer Cemetery, Lame Deer, Rosebud County, USA.
When did Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang death?
Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang death on 17 Dec 2013 in Lame Deer, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Maxine Maxelina Guavera Spang's memorial?
Latitude: 45.6264000
Longitude: -106.6619034

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Leo Francis Spang

(1946 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lame Deer Cemetery
Lame Deer, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6264000, -106.6619034

2. Muddy Creek Cemetery
Muddy, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5741997, -106.7406006

3. Lee Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7792015, -106.5413971

4. Busby Cemetery
Busby, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5358009, -106.9505997

5. Two Moons Gravesite
Busby, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5308840, -106.9564430

6. Saint Labre Cemetery
Ashland, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6070930, -106.2836910

7. Brown Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984

8. Ashland Cemetery
Ashland, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5867170, -106.2645560

9. Colstrip Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9096985, -106.6194000

10. Bean Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

11. Willow Crossing Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5382996, -106.1931000

12. Birney Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2846985, -106.5868988

13. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Little Big Horn Battle Site, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5703000, -107.4273500

14. Custer National Cemetery
Crow Agency, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5699000, -107.4318000

15. Garryowen Cemetery
Crow Agency, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5295868, -107.4309464

16. North Stacey Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7569008, -105.8814011

17. Crow Agency Cemetery
Crow Agency, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6044006, -107.4730988

18. Apsaalooke Veterans Cemetery
Crow Agency, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6055500, -107.4776900

19. Lodge Grass Cemetery
Lodge Grass, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3223340, -107.3785110

20. Forty Mile Colony Cemetery
Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2856738, -107.3520215

21. Dufford Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1091995, -106.2316971

22. Twin Pine Cemetery
Sonnette, Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3665600, -105.8292100

23. Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

24. Howard Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2621994, -106.9222031