Norman Spang

Norman Walbridge Spang, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 15, 2026, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Norman was born September 20, 1927, in Lame Deer, Montana, to Wilfred Spang and Allice Yellowhorse Spang. He grew up and attended schools on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana and graduated from Haskell Institute in Kansas. Afterward, Norman enlisted in the United States Navy and served for over 50 years as a contractor and service member. He was a Lieutenant Commander and submarine veteran.

On July 20, 1964, he married Clarice Ruth Knight in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Norman and Clarice made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Norman worked as a Nuclear Engineer for EG&G.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, camping, sprint car racing, and watching BYU football and basketball. He loved his family dearly.

Norman is survived by his wife, Clarice Spang of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Debbie (Calvin) Sparks of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Seth J. (Ashley) Spang-Klotz of Idaho Falls, ID; granddaughter, Brittani Spang-Klotz of Idaho Falls, ID; granddaughter, Normandi L. (Steven) Clowers of Azle, TX; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carmen Linda Spang; and 5 brothers.

Service will be held at a later date.