RIna

I met Ferdousi (who I called Rina) during the first week of my freshman year of college at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. She was in my 8am Calculus class. After a few days, this pretty, petite, spunky, dark-haired girl bounced over to my roommate and I as we were leaving class and said, "Hey, you guys know what's going on in here. We need to study together. It'll be fun - when are you free?" My roommate preferred to study alone, and I used to study alone too. But, this girl would not take no for an answer! Plus, she was really nice and seemed fun. We started to study together and became fast friends. Rina was my friend for almost 23 years, and we lost her this past week to stage IV colon cancer that was discovered only 9 1/2 months ago. She leaves behind so many who love and miss her. She was only 42 years old.

Rina, I know you are looking down on us and in a much better place. Thank you for being my friend. You taught me so much - hopefully I will remember it all and live as you did: Happy, free, and true to yourself. !Paz y amor! Love you always.

Ferdousi (Rina) Jamir Gramling

December 20, 1969 - April 4, 2012

"Our loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, grand-daughter and friend. You are living in our hearts forever."