Alice Masters

Alice Masters, 99, who was saved from the Nazis at age 14 by the heroic efforts of Sir Nicholas Winton, died on November 19, 2024. Born Alice Eberstarkova on May 10, 1925 in the remote village of Trstená, Czechoslovakia, she and her sisters Josi and Elli were among the 669 children rescued by Winton. Their story inspired the recent film "One Life" starring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn. Despite limited schooling due to the Nazi invasion, Alice was determined to control her destiny and emigrated to the U.S. in 1948 where she built a career in administration with the International Monetary Fund, retiring in 1986. In 1950, she married the love of her life Peter Masters, a Jewish commando whose memoir, "Striking Back," recounts his resistance against the Nazis. Together they created a beautiful home filled with art and antiques and put their three children through college. For years, Alice spoke little of her Holocaust experience but later shared her story in DC area schools. Her testimony was recorded by the USC Shoah Foundation, founded by Steven Spielberg. She is survived by daughters Anne and Kim Masters; son Tim (Lori McFarling); grandchildren David, Sam, and Hannah Quinn (Micah Gibson); Delia Simson; Charlotte, William, and Joe Masters; great-grandchildren Jonah and Max Gibson. A Celebration of Life will be announced in 2025. Donations may be made to the International Rescue Committee, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, or the Kindertransport Association.