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Natascha Furst Obituary

FURST Natascha Maria Furst, nee Schneider passed away quietly in her home in Seattle on Saturday, March 8. Born April 7, 1927 in Frankfurt, Germany, daughter of Carlotte and Mischa Schneider. Her father and uncle, Alexander Schneider, were both celebrated musicians, founding members of the Budapest String Quartet. She arrived in the United States in 1938 with her mother and stepfather, Julian Gumperz, a well-known economist. She lived successively in New York City, where she was married to and divorced from Fabio Rieti and Ludwig Gabriel Furst; in Jacksonville, Florida, where she was the constant companion of Herbert Panken, now deceased; and in her retirement, in Seattle. She is survived by her sons, Niccolo D. Rieti, Anthony T., Theodor L., and Michael L. Furst; her stepsister, Grit Bryndum; stepbrothers, Greg and Marc Schneider; grandchildren, Lydia, Nora, and Dean Furst. Her beauty and indomitable spirit will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Service will be Thursday, March 13, at 4:00 PM at Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel, 508 North 35th St., Seattle, WA. Remembrances may be made to Alexander Schneider Foundation. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Mar. 12, 2003.

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Carol Gagnat

March 13, 2003

Natasha was an inspiring member of our yoga class. Her willingness to challenge herself, even in the face of physical limits, and her grace and charm, remain special memories for me. She loved the garden outside our class studio, and shared her knowledge of the winter blooming hellebores with me. "Those are the very first flowers of spring", she told me, extending her thin arm toward the green and white bush. "Watch for them; they always bloom by Christmas." This year I missed her careful walk on Wendy's arm on the curving path to class. But the hellebores were budding, and just as Natasha said, the white blossoms brought a special beauty when all the other plants were still asleep. As was Natasha a special light when many of her peers were hidden. She was a unique person and distinctive lady.

She will be missed.

Lucille Winter

March 12, 2003

A beautiful,lovely lady.Prayers and love to each of you. Lucille

Roland Kennedy

March 12, 2003

My heart is full of good memories when I think of dear Natascha.

Our first acquaintance was in the early 60s when she moved to Jacksonville. It was a delight to have her work as my secretary/assistant at the Murray Hill Barnett Bank for a number of years until I was transferred.

The words that come to my mind are: Unselfish and giving, lovely, compassionate, gentle, understanding, efficient, loyal. She was a rare individual and a real pleasure to be around.



Herbert Pankin was well and favorably known to me as a outstanding attorney/customer and this enabled me to associate with Natascha through civic and community affairs.



My deep and sincere sympathy to the family.



Roland Kennedy

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