Bernice M. Wheeler

Dear Tads,
Your aunt Bunny was one of the most interesting, intriduing and extaordinary women I have ever had the pleasure to meet and to share a cocktail with. Fond memories of trips to the barn and warm summer evenings on the stone patio were a treat for me. Listening to stories of Bunny's many travels and family fun times was enlightening and entertaining. She was a special woman with many talents, too many to mention however none more important then being the best Aunt to you Tads. How...

I came to Connecticut College in 1956 looking forward to studying humanities and dreading the sciences. However, during my second year at CC, I had to fulfill that science requirement and studied basic zoology with Prof. Wheeler. What an incredible experience! She opened my senses to all the wonders of nature. She gave me a gift of a lifelong appreciation for every living creature in our universe. She is one more reason why CC means so much to me and why I have given my time and resources...

Miss Wheeler not only had "the right stuff" to be a college prof, but for some of us, only her outgoing personality, humor, and enthusiasm in the classroom made the mandatory Biology course pass-able. We who greeted class assignments with Oi vey!" and groans I can't spell, were met with unfailing and cheerful encouragement. How lucky we were that she gave so much energy to the Conn College community in and out of the classroom.

Dr. Wheeler, "Bunny" was one of my undergraduate advisors. Her gentle conversational yet candid manner helped set me on my career path.

It is with great warmth and joy I remember Professor Wheeler. Who else could have been immortalized on a New London Hall desk with an etching of a small rabbit running atop a spinning wheel? I count myself among the many that she inspired to pursue science and teaching.

My condolences to Professor Wheeler's family. I number among the many students whom she guided and inspired. Beyond the genetics she taught, she also engendered an intellectual curiosity and love of learning. I will always remember her and appreciate her influence in my life.

Miss Wheeler was one of the kindest, warm and admirable persons I have known. She was our housemother in Freeman where we lived for three years, so we really knew her in many ways.....
all of them delightful!
Love and prayers for her and all who miss her.

Professor Wheeler was an inspiring teacher at Connecticut College and a woman who deeply influenced our generation of women to reflect, to act, and to deeply observe the living world. Her life made us richer and her living gave inspiration.

Dr. Wheeler was an inspirational teacher whose love of learning was evident to all who took her classes. What a wonderful and full life she had!
My sympathy to all of her family...
Elaine (Frey) Hester, Zoology major, '70