Ethel Weiss BLUMSTEIN

1920 - 2023

(1920 — 2023) Died peacefully on May 17th, 2023 A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Ethel spent her youth there and with the start of World War II, went to live in Washington D.C., where she worked as a clerk in the Commerce Department as part of the war effort. She later lived and worked in both New York City and Chicago, where she met her future husband, Sherman Blumstein. She then married and moved to St. Paul, her husband's home city, where she lived for 71 years. She was warmly embraced by his family. Ethel had learned to drive in the era of snow tires and chains. She was never a person who put her needs above others. She never showed anything other than love and compassion for those less fortunate. She loved dogs most, but all animals were special to her. She is survived by her three children, David, Joan, and Nancy Blumstein. Her graveside service will be held at 11am on FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 at TEMPLE OF AARON CEMETERY at 1690 Dale St. in Roseville. SHIVA at 7pm SUNDAY, May 21st, Sholom Home East at 730 Kay Ave, St. Paul. Memorials preferred to The Ronald McDonald House or any other children's organization. Hodroff-Epstein 651-698-8311 www.hodroffepstein.com