Afton Robertson

Afton Lenae Robertson, 18, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, as the result of a tragic truck accident.

Afton was born on March 16, 2007, and from the very beginning carried a spirit that was loving, brave, and unmistakably her own. Afton was a true country girl at heart-strong, capable, and grounded in humility. She had a rare gift for making others feel seen and cared for, helping and befriending everyone she met with quiet grace. Never one to seek attention, she carried her strength gently, often taking on the worries of others while keeping her own head held high.

Afton graduated from Rangely High School in May of 2025, where she was deeply involved in FFA, FBLA, student council, basketball, and cheerleading. That same fall, she began attending the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, where she was a member of the ranch horse team and was pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinary technician, with plans to one day become a veterinarian. While in college, Afton worked alongside an equine dentistry veterinarian, helped work cattle, and participated in work study caring for the college's animals-cows, goats, horses, cats, and dogs. Animals were her heart, and caring for them was never work to her.

Proud of her heritage, Afton was part of the fifth generation of cattle ranchers on the ranch where she grew up-a legacy she carried with pride and intention. She dreamed of one day owning her own cattle ranch, getting married, and raising a family rooted in the same values she lived by.

Afton found joy riding horses, spending time at the lake, shopping with friends, hunting, swing dancing, line dancing, and laughing-always laughing. She loved country music, rock and roll, and dance hits, and she had a smile and laugh so contagious they could lift even the heaviest hearts. She was the undisputed queen of nicknames and a loyal, no-judgment presence to everyone lucky enough to know her.

She is survived by her parents, Owen and Michelle Robertson; her siblings, Rayna Robertson, Aren Robertson, Kush Seegmiller, and Zackary Seegmiller; her nephew Kai; her grandmother Cheryl Robertson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who loved her deeply. Afton has many family members who welcomed her into heaven.

Though her time on this earth was far too short, Afton lived with a depth of character many spend a lifetime striving to achieve. She was a light everywhere she went, and the world is better for having known her.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., and again on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with graveside services and a luncheon following. All services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 125 Eagle Crest Street, Rangely, Colorado. Graveside will be at the Rangely Cemetery.

In honor of Afton and the cowgirl she was, attendees that are able are encouraged to dress in western or cowboy semi-formal attire, wear a cowboy hat if they have one, and/or include purple-her favorite color-if possible.

Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com