Rita was the first person in Goodrich to take me under her wings and be my friend. I was so intimidated being there as I looked different and did not really understand the FDL culture... and here was Rita, inviting to a party my first week. She showed me extraordinary kindness and often took me out or invited me to her place for a meal. I loved going to her place and learning all about her Latvian culture. She was also one of the few people that kept in touch with me when I returned to India. I was so happy to keep in touch with her and then to reconnect with her just before she died. She is really missed.
Trudy Ann Tellis
Rita was the first person in Goodrich to take me under her wings and be my friend. I was so intimidated being there as I looked different and did not really understand the FDL culture... and here was Rita, inviting to a party my first week. She showed me extraordinary kindness and often took me out or invited me to her place for a meal. I loved going to her place and learning all about her Latvian culture. She was also one of the few people that kept in touch with me when I returned to India. I was so happy to keep in touch with her and then to reconnect with her just before she died. She is really missed.