Sparrell Simmons Gale along with co-founder Dr J Newton Lewis opened a healing institution in downtown Roanoke for the care of their private patients and for employees of the Norfolk & Western Railway. Lewis Gale Hospital was a 26-bed facility, a modern technological marvel featuring central radiator heat, hot and cold running water, and an electric elevator.
It was dedicated in 1909. Lewis Gale Hospital has seen many expansion through the years, later moving to Salem, VA and now is known as Lewis Gale Medical Center.
Dr. Sparrell Simmons Gale
OBITUARY [March, 1928]
By J. T. McKinney, M.D., Roanoke, VA
On August 19, 1927, Sparrell Simmons Gale, at the age of fifty-one, died at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Of a vigorous, robust constitution, with ruddy complexion, grey hair, clear penetrating blue eyes, and an open, frank countenance, he was a striking figure. He knew no fear, and was a picture of physical health and manhood.
Stricken in the prime of life with a severe infection of Vincent's angina, he developed a toxic paralytic ileus from which he never recovered. Born a few miles out from Roanoke July 20, 1876, the greater part of his life was spent in the place of his birth.
Dr. Gale received his academic education at Roanoke College, and in 1901 was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. After spending several years in hospital work in Welch, W. Va., he returned to Roanoke, and in 1909 he and Dr. J. N. Lewis opened the Lewis-Gale Hospital. After the death of Dr. Lewis in 1912, he became associated with Dr. W. R.
Whitman in the operation of the hospital. Dr. Gale was appointed assistant surgeon of the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1908, assistant chief surgeon in 1912, and chief surgeon in 1916, acting in this capacity until his untimely death.
Dr. Gale needs no eulogy. He was a man of many personalities and not even his most intimate friends knew all. In whatever sphere he moved the friendless had a
friend and the poor man, though unable to reward his services, found him always ready to give of his time, talents and money.
He was a man on whom nature impressed the stamp of greatness, both as an outstanding citizen of his community, and a great physician and surgeon. His apprehensions were as quick as lightning. His love of truth, honesty and
frankness were outstanding characteristics. He possessed an extraordinary keenness of observation and shrewdness, and was imbued with an unusual amount of common sense and loyalty to his friends. Although his knowledge appeared intuitive, few busy practitioners spent more time in reading and studying. His trustworthy, conservative professional judgment and unflagging interest in the
new developments of medical science made him an outstanding figure.
Dr. Gale held membership in many medical and surgical societies, participating actively in their proceedings. High honors from his medical conferees came unsought and unsolicited. He was president of this society in 1913. The art of medicine has lost a master workman. His work, however, still lives, and many sufferers relieved by his skill rejoice in that he lived.
He was a friend who knew no guile: In the bottom of his heart was rooted a tenderness and sympathy often unrevealed. The members of the Tri-State Medical Society have lost a counsellor, companion and friend.
(contributor FGreenbaum #47976024)
It was dedicated in 1909. Lewis Gale Hospital has seen many expansion through the years, later moving to Salem, VA and now is known as Lewis Gale Medical Center.
Dr. Sparrell Simmons Gale
OBITUARY [March, 1928]
By J. T. McKinney, M.D., Roanoke, VA
On August 19, 1927, Sparrell Simmons Gale, at the age of fifty-one, died at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Of a vigorous, robust constitution, with ruddy complexion, grey hair, clear penetrating blue eyes, and an open, frank countenance, he was a striking figure. He knew no fear, and was a picture of physical health and manhood.
Stricken in the prime of life with a severe infection of Vincent's angina, he developed a toxic paralytic ileus from which he never recovered. Born a few miles out from Roanoke July 20, 1876, the greater part of his life was spent in the place of his birth.
Dr. Gale received his academic education at Roanoke College, and in 1901 was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. After spending several years in hospital work in Welch, W. Va., he returned to Roanoke, and in 1909 he and Dr. J. N. Lewis opened the Lewis-Gale Hospital. After the death of Dr. Lewis in 1912, he became associated with Dr. W. R.
Whitman in the operation of the hospital. Dr. Gale was appointed assistant surgeon of the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1908, assistant chief surgeon in 1912, and chief surgeon in 1916, acting in this capacity until his untimely death.
Dr. Gale needs no eulogy. He was a man of many personalities and not even his most intimate friends knew all. In whatever sphere he moved the friendless had a
friend and the poor man, though unable to reward his services, found him always ready to give of his time, talents and money.
He was a man on whom nature impressed the stamp of greatness, both as an outstanding citizen of his community, and a great physician and surgeon. His apprehensions were as quick as lightning. His love of truth, honesty and
frankness were outstanding characteristics. He possessed an extraordinary keenness of observation and shrewdness, and was imbued with an unusual amount of common sense and loyalty to his friends. Although his knowledge appeared intuitive, few busy practitioners spent more time in reading and studying. His trustworthy, conservative professional judgment and unflagging interest in the
new developments of medical science made him an outstanding figure.
Dr. Gale held membership in many medical and surgical societies, participating actively in their proceedings. High honors from his medical conferees came unsought and unsolicited. He was president of this society in 1913. The art of medicine has lost a master workman. His work, however, still lives, and many sufferers relieved by his skill rejoice in that he lived.
He was a friend who knew no guile: In the bottom of his heart was rooted a tenderness and sympathy often unrevealed. The members of the Tri-State Medical Society have lost a counsellor, companion and friend.
(contributor FGreenbaum #47976024)
Sparrell Simmons Gale along with co-founder Dr J Newton Lewis opened a healing institution in downtown Roanoke for the care of their private patients and for employees of the Norfolk & Western Railway. Lewis Gale Hospital was a 26-bed facility, a modern technological marvel featuring central radiator heat, hot and cold running water, and an electric elevator.
It was dedicated in 1909. Lewis Gale Hospital has seen many expansion through the years, later moving to Salem, VA and now is known as Lewis Gale Medical Center.
Dr. Sparrell Simmons Gale
OBITUARY [March, 1928]
By J. T. McKinney, M.D., Roanoke, VA
On August 19, 1927, Sparrell Simmons Gale, at the age of fifty-one, died at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Of a vigorous, robust constitution, with ruddy complexion, grey hair, clear penetrating blue eyes, and an open, frank countenance, he was a striking figure. He knew no fear, and was a picture of physical health and manhood.
Stricken in the prime of life with a severe infection of Vincent's angina, he developed a toxic paralytic ileus from which he never recovered. Born a few miles out from Roanoke July 20, 1876, the greater part of his life was spent in the place of his birth.
Dr. Gale received his academic education at Roanoke College, and in 1901 was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. After spending several years in hospital work in Welch, W. Va., he returned to Roanoke, and in 1909 he and Dr. J. N. Lewis opened the Lewis-Gale Hospital. After the death of Dr. Lewis in 1912, he became associated with Dr. W. R.
Whitman in the operation of the hospital. Dr. Gale was appointed assistant surgeon of the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1908, assistant chief surgeon in 1912, and chief surgeon in 1916, acting in this capacity until his untimely death.
Dr. Gale needs no eulogy. He was a man of many personalities and not even his most intimate friends knew all. In whatever sphere he moved the friendless had a
friend and the poor man, though unable to reward his services, found him always ready to give of his time, talents and money.
He was a man on whom nature impressed the stamp of greatness, both as an outstanding citizen of his community, and a great physician and surgeon. His apprehensions were as quick as lightning. His love of truth, honesty and
frankness were outstanding characteristics. He possessed an extraordinary keenness of observation and shrewdness, and was imbued with an unusual amount of common sense and loyalty to his friends. Although his knowledge appeared intuitive, few busy practitioners spent more time in reading and studying. His trustworthy, conservative professional judgment and unflagging interest in the
new developments of medical science made him an outstanding figure.
Dr. Gale held membership in many medical and surgical societies, participating actively in their proceedings. High honors from his medical conferees came unsought and unsolicited. He was president of this society in 1913. The art of medicine has lost a master workman. His work, however, still lives, and many sufferers relieved by his skill rejoice in that he lived.
He was a friend who knew no guile: In the bottom of his heart was rooted a tenderness and sympathy often unrevealed. The members of the Tri-State Medical Society have lost a counsellor, companion and friend.
(contributor FGreenbaum #47976024)
It was dedicated in 1909. Lewis Gale Hospital has seen many expansion through the years, later moving to Salem, VA and now is known as Lewis Gale Medical Center.
Dr. Sparrell Simmons Gale
OBITUARY [March, 1928]
By J. T. McKinney, M.D., Roanoke, VA
On August 19, 1927, Sparrell Simmons Gale, at the age of fifty-one, died at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Of a vigorous, robust constitution, with ruddy complexion, grey hair, clear penetrating blue eyes, and an open, frank countenance, he was a striking figure. He knew no fear, and was a picture of physical health and manhood.
Stricken in the prime of life with a severe infection of Vincent's angina, he developed a toxic paralytic ileus from which he never recovered. Born a few miles out from Roanoke July 20, 1876, the greater part of his life was spent in the place of his birth.
Dr. Gale received his academic education at Roanoke College, and in 1901 was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. After spending several years in hospital work in Welch, W. Va., he returned to Roanoke, and in 1909 he and Dr. J. N. Lewis opened the Lewis-Gale Hospital. After the death of Dr. Lewis in 1912, he became associated with Dr. W. R.
Whitman in the operation of the hospital. Dr. Gale was appointed assistant surgeon of the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1908, assistant chief surgeon in 1912, and chief surgeon in 1916, acting in this capacity until his untimely death.
Dr. Gale needs no eulogy. He was a man of many personalities and not even his most intimate friends knew all. In whatever sphere he moved the friendless had a
friend and the poor man, though unable to reward his services, found him always ready to give of his time, talents and money.
He was a man on whom nature impressed the stamp of greatness, both as an outstanding citizen of his community, and a great physician and surgeon. His apprehensions were as quick as lightning. His love of truth, honesty and
frankness were outstanding characteristics. He possessed an extraordinary keenness of observation and shrewdness, and was imbued with an unusual amount of common sense and loyalty to his friends. Although his knowledge appeared intuitive, few busy practitioners spent more time in reading and studying. His trustworthy, conservative professional judgment and unflagging interest in the
new developments of medical science made him an outstanding figure.
Dr. Gale held membership in many medical and surgical societies, participating actively in their proceedings. High honors from his medical conferees came unsought and unsolicited. He was president of this society in 1913. The art of medicine has lost a master workman. His work, however, still lives, and many sufferers relieved by his skill rejoice in that he lived.
He was a friend who knew no guile: In the bottom of his heart was rooted a tenderness and sympathy often unrevealed. The members of the Tri-State Medical Society have lost a counsellor, companion and friend.
(contributor FGreenbaum #47976024)
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