![]() Afton also sponsored a child named Alejandrina from Nicaragua through Compassion International. She loved reading Christian and children’s books, playing computer games, compiling her family tree, and corresponding with friends and relatives. Afton enjoyed adventures at Disney World and collecting Disney characters, Barbie dolls, Breyer horses, Department 56 Village pieces, and American Girl dolls. In addition, she tutored numerous students in history and English she also gave riding lessons and trained ponies. She used her expanded knowledge to write and publish three novels (see and had many other books in various stages of completion. ![]() During her travels throughout the United States, Afton visited many historical sites which developed and enlarged her love of history. As a member and leader of the Jay Dees 4-H Club for fifteen years, she shared her talents with many other members. While showing her Ponies of America throughout the United States for fourteen years, Afton won numerous national, world, international, regional, and state championships and awards. She graduated from Washington State University in 2004, Summa Cum Laude, with a B.A. From showing ponies to writing books and finishing her college degree, Afton persevered and fought her illnesses with faith, dignity, and courage. She accomplished many exceptional feats during her time on earth. ![]() Born August 7th, 1982 to Thomas and Carol Newton, Afton lived her short life to the fullest with her loving parents continually by her side. Afton, precious daughter, granddaughter, niece, and cousin went to live with her Savior Jesus after battling autoimmune diseases for many years. Afton Lisette Newton, 26, of South Haven died Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at home.
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