Sheryl J. Raugust, 69, died on Nov. 19 in Burns.

She was born on May 25, 1939, in Portland, to Clinton and Jeanette Raugust.

Raugust graduated high school in Seaside. She lived her entire life in Oregon, moving to Eastern Oregon in 1968. For 18 years, she lived in Prairie City, where she enjoyed ranch living, raising her horses and her children. She later moved to Burns, where she lived the rest of her life, enjoying her horses, grandchildren and friends.

Raugust is survived by her sister, Joyce White of Seneca; brother, David Raugust, of Kalama, Wash.; daughter, Sherrie Ellson of Mt. Vernon; sons, Scott Ellson of Bend, Steve Ellson of Prairie City, and Daniel Holmes of Harlan, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raugust was preceded in death by her parents.

Raugust dearly enjoyed her summer family reunions and in keeping with her wishes, a memorial service will be held at Parish Cabin Campground on Saturday, July 11 at about noon. This celebration of life is open to all her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Raugust’s memory to Oregon’s Equine Outreach horse rescue agency at www.equineoutreach.com, or sent to the agency at 63220 Silvas Road, Bend, OR 97701.