Obituary of Natascha Maria Besemer

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Natascha Maria Besemer passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in Rochester, New York.  Natascha was born in Stuttgart, Germany October 10, 1975, and grew up in Rochester, New York. She was the daughter of Ursula Besemer and Anthony Jelks, her father preceding her in death. She is survived by her mother, Urusla Besemer: children, Kaneiya, Adrian, and Mahogany Besemer; her grandchildren, Myianah, Maliyha, and Ma’si; her siblings, Ronald Besemer-McLean and Lotus Besemer (Raphael Odey); her nephews, Raphael Odey Jr., Amire Odey, Pierre Besemer and Azay Odey: her nieces, Zahari & Chizara Odey; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Natascha spent her career as a health care worker and found fulfillment in serving her clients.  When not working, her greatest treasures were her children and grandchildren.  She also enjoyed cooking for others, listening to music, and doing anything to bring others together out of love, joy, and peace.  She had a gregarious nature, and was well known and liked by the people in her community, from neighbors to shop owners. Her absence will be felt by her friends and the community in which she spent her life. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Her loved ones will strive to honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest.