Erdmute “Natasha” Marie Jenss Wood
Erdmute “Natasha” Marie Jenss Wood passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 79 in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Natasha was born on August 14th, 1944 in Güstrow, Germany. Her mother, Anneliese, named her Erdmute (Earth-courage), because when she was born it took courage to live on this earth. A German national, she moved to the U.S. in 1965 after marrying Carl Wood.
Natasha was a retired educator who worked for Principia College for 40 years. She loved fashion and art, and cooking for her family. Natasha is survived by two children: Catherine and James, and four grandchildren.
Dear Catherine and James,
I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I worked for her at Principia College for the one year I was out in IL in 1994-95. I recall how kind she was to me as young mom-to-be. Besides her kindness, she was also an example of a strong woman. She was truly a forward fashion lady, very vibrant every day and I loved that. She was a splash of color and vitality in an otherwise drab college office. It’s a testament to her vitality that of all the staff and faculty I met that year, Natasha Wood is the only name I remember. It was my pleasure to know and work with her.
All my love to you and your families.