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Estelle Stern-Spiegel Obituary

STERN SPIEGEL, Estelle, of Bal Harbour, FL, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Stern and the late Maurice Spiegel. She was the loving mother of Robert (Connie) Stern, Arlene (Walter) Kolker, Grandmother of Lynne (Dick) Perlmutter, Debbie (Rick) Morrell, Laurie (Randy) Torban, Amy (Rob) Wilson, Mark (Alexandra) Stern, Great Grandmother of Sam and Ben Perlmutter and Madeline Torban. She is also survived by her special assistant and dear family friend Dennis Christi. Mrs. Spiegel, originally an early resident of Miami Beach, later became a resident of Bal Harbour, establishing herself as a prominent Real Estate Broker in the Bal Harbour area where she lived for the past 33 years. Mrs. Spiegel was elected to the Bal Harbour Village Council in 1987 holding the position of Mayor for ten years. During her tenure as Mayor of Bal Harbour she also served on the Beacon Council, National League of Cities and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. She was the recipient of numerous awards from various civic and community organizations including the distinguished service award from the Florida Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Spiegel was a Founder of Mt. Sinai Medical Center, member of Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center and supported various charitable organizations including Project Newborn, National Parkinson's Foundation, Ambassadors of the Alzheimer's Association and Miami Jewish Home and Hospital. She was also a member of the Surf Club and LaGorce Country Club. Funeral services to be held Monday, December 31, 2012, 1:30 PM at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 N. E. 30 Ave., Aventura, FL (305) 937-1880. Arrangements by Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapel (305) 935-3939

Published by Miami Herald on Dec. 31, 2012.
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Bob and Connie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. We are never ready to lose a parent, no matter how long we have them with us, no matter how long we have to prepare. Rest assured she is at peace and perfect again in every way, and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time and always. Please keep the good memories alive always in your hearts. Love, Babs Willen

Barbara "Babs" Willen

January 3, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss. May God be with you during this difficult time. There will be a time when you will see her again. Matt 5:28, 29

December 31, 2012

I do give my deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Ciara S.

December 31, 2012

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