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Ellen Amster

1932 - 2025

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

Ellen Amster Obituary

Ellen Eve Amster was born in Brooklyn, New York, to the parents of Augusta and Jack Kalkin. She was the oldest of two siblings, the younger being Arthur John Kalkin (deceased).

She moved to Miami as a teenager and completed public high school. Ellen was a very kind, loving mother and grandmother. She was married to the love of her life, Harvey P Amster ( deceased), for 67 years. They had two daughters, Robin (deceased) and Caryn. She leaves behind two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ellen also had a wonderful son-in-law, who managed her healthcare and finances. Following a major stroke eight years ago, she was under the great care of Princess (Vernoia) Bell, who was responsible for her daily care while keeping her happy and with a positive attitude.

She will be most remembered for her strength, courage, beauty, and loyalty.



Services: Mount Nebo Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on September 19th, 2025.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Miami Herald from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2025.

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Roberta Rabinowitz Toback, Dallas, TX

September 22, 2025

And so it ends, lifetime friendships. First Stanley Mintz, then Harvey Amster, then Barbara Mintz, &, now, Ellen Amster, Stanley was my uncle & for most of my young years, Stan & Harvey were together, then Ellen was added & finally Barbara. Amster family, so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion & may your fondest memories bring you solace.

Stuart Rubin

September 20, 2025

I was saddened to learn of Ellen Amster's passing. It has been many years since I have seen Ellen. I used to train and ride our horses with her husband Harvey in the 100-mile endurance rides each October on the famous Biltmore Estate and the ride in Umatilla, Florida in March. My condolences to her family, Stuart Rubin

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