Suzanne Marie Newton

Suzanne Marie Newton (b, Jan 11, 1946 - d Nov 2, 2023) was a loving wife and mother.  Born in St. Peter, Minnesota, she graduated from Mankato State University (1967). Suzanne moved to Washington, D.C. to work at Georgetown University where she met Michael Newton, married 1969. In 1974, Peter was born. They moved to Chattanooga in 1980, where she was involved with the League of Women Voters, Women's Club and, and a local Women's shelter. While Manager of the University of Holy Cross campus store, Sue diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. 2000, Sue and Mike moved to Tucson. She became active in Democratic politics attending DGT and Nucleus Club and a volunteer at County headquaerters. She hosted candidate forums in her back yard. Sue & Mike lived in Tucson for 23+ years. She is survived by her husband Michael, son Peter, and half-siblings Royal Schoen, Robin Schoen-Nessa, and their families.