NURSING CAREER

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20525, 8 April 1941, Page 7

NURSING CAREER

LATE SISTER WHEELER ROSTREVOR PRINCIPAL EXCEPTIONAL GIFTS Sister Gertrude Wheeler, whose death occurred yesterday, will be mourned by hundreds of people throughout the Gisborne district who had experienced her professional care and warm sympathy during the many years she had served as principal of Rostrcvor Hospital, Clifford street. Born at Mauku, North Auckland, she was the third daughter of the late Mr. John Wheeler. She trained at the Auckland Hospital, completing her training in 1902, and then went to Australia for a year, during which she nursed privately. In 1908 Sister Wheeler came to Gisborne to become matron of Rostrcvor Private Hospital, and she had been continuously in that post ever since. In her career, she had had a wide acquaintance throughout the nursing and medical professions, and was always beloved and highly respected. She will be warmly remembered by Gisborne people with the deepest gratitude for her many kindnesses to those who needed her professional attendance. As one of the pioneer sisters of the district, she occupied an unique place in the hearts of many residents, who will deeply regret her passing.

Sister Wheeler was closely associated With many charitable undertakings, in particular with the foundation and conduct of the Heni Materoa Children's Home. She took a leading part in many social activities, and during the last war and the present war gave much of her time to patriotic efforts.

She is survived by three brothers. Messrs. Robert, Arthur and William Wheeler, all of North Auckland, and one sister, Mrs. Rope, Auckland, who also is a trained nurse.

The interment look place to-day at the Taruheru cemetery.