November 23, 1983 to April 25, 2024
Jesse Neil Spann passed away on April 25th, 2024.
Jesse was born on November 23, 1983 in Rock Springs, WY, the son of Tamara A. and Kenneth N. Spann, and grew up in the Rock Springs area. The outdoors were an initial love in Jesse’s life as he spent his time snowboarding, fly fishing and pursuing other outdoor adventures. Soccer was also an early passion for Jesse, highlighted by him earning the honor of the Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year for the state of Wyoming his senior year of high school in 2002. He continued his soccer career in college at Montana State University-Billings, where he graduated with honors earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance in 2006.
Jesse found another love in high school when he met his high school sweetheart, Erin, whom he married on August 8, 2009 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They spent their initial married life in Billings, MT, where Jesse fostered his emerging finance career at First Interstate Bank.
In 2010, Jesse and Erin moved to Laramie, Wyoming, and Jesse continued to advance with First Interstate Bank, eventually reaching the position of Commercial Loan officer. Ever the embodiment of drive and determination, Jesse graduated with an MBA with an emphasis in accounting at the University of Wyoming in 2017 and earing his Certified Public Accounting licensure in 2018.
Jesse worked as a CPA until 2022, when he became the Chief Financial Officer of the Albany School District. In June 2023, Jesse became the Chief Financial Officer for StagePoint Credit Union, where he worked until his passing. Jesse was respected by all throughout his career for his integrity, advocacy within the community, and work ethic, exemplified by him continuing to work during his courageous battle with cancer.
Despite his numerous accolades and roles, Jesse regarded his greatest achievement as becoming a father with the birth of his son, Coleman Neil Spann, on March 19, 2020. Jesse’s favorite times were when he could share his love of the outdoors with Coleman skiing or hiking.
Jesse is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth N. Spann, his paternal grandparents Roy and Lil Spann and his maternal grandparents, Fred and Ann Brown. Jesse is survived by his wife, Erin and his son Coleman Spann. His mother, Tammy, his brothers Jared (Mercedes) and Bryan (Rachael) Spann, his nephews Theo, Jackson and Calvin Spann. His in-laws, Brad and Donna DeKrey, his brother-in-law Dane (Leah) DeKrey and their children Severin, Sigrid, Saga and Ludvig. His uncles Calvin (Ellen) Spann and Timothy Brown and several cousins.
A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am at St. Paul’s Newman Center in Laramie with a luncheon to follow. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to an education/adventure fund at StagePoint Credit Union for Jesse’s son, Coleman.
Erin, my heart aches for you and Coleman!! Keep playing over and over in my head when Coleman would call Jesse while we were at work. “Dad, whatcha doing? Working Buddy, how was your day? When you coming home Dad? Soon buddy. Motherly, I went in and told Jesse he needed to get home to his family because the work will always be here and Coleman will be grown way too fast. Little did we know God would take Jesse home to eternity all too soon! Jesse had the most integrity of anyone I have ever met! I have shed many tears the past few months just hearing his and your journey, so hard and unfair. Please remain strong in your faith for yourself and Coleman, I know it will be hard. Lots and lots of continued love and prayers forever!! Trish
I am just heartbroken to hear the news. Jesse was the captain of MSUB mens soccer when I first arrived in Billings as the coach in 2005. Jesse was so warm, smart, generous, funny and kind. He was a natural leader and just a lovely person. He was loved and admired by everyone in our soccer program and he had a special way about him that was so genuine. I am so sad to hear the news and my thoughts are with Jesse's family. Dan McNally.