Parkview Healthcare Facility's Parkview Outlook December 2017

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Volume 25, Issue 12
December 2017
Parkview Healthcare Facility is an affiliate of CMH, Bolivar, MO 65613, 417-326-3000
Facility Location: 119 West Forest, Bolivar, MO 65613, 417-326-3000
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Resident of the Month
Meet Clara Parker, Resident of the Month
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Clara Marie Parker was born March 27, 1920, in
Staff of the Month
1 Randly, Mo. Clara was the eldest of seven children
born to Henry and Mae McFerron. Her father, Henry,
Activity Highlights
2
was a Mechanic who worked on large trucks and her
Calendar of Events
3 mother worked hard in the home, while she raised
the children. Clara and her siblings grew up in the
SCU Calendar
4
countryside of the St. Louis area. The children attend-
Resident Photos
5 ed the Walbridge school system.
Clara began working as a cook and waitress at a
Resident Birthdays
6
restaurant near her home. A man named Norman of-
New Residents
6 ten came to eat the hamburgers there. Clara and Nor-
Discharges
6 man quickly became friends and on Oct. 25, 1938,
the two married.
Meet: Dawn Anglen
Norman and Clara continued to live in the St. Louis
Staff member of the month.
area after getting married. Norman worked for the
Sunshine Biscuit Company for a few years, then later
worked as an automotive technician. Clara worked in their home caring for their
two boys. The couple had two children, Robert and Gary.
Norman was diagnosed with TB at a young age and was sent to the TB hospi-
tal in Mt. Vernon, Mo. This was a very hard time for Clara and her sons. The
family stayed in St. Louis while he was receiving treatments. They were able to
visit him often until he passed away at the age of 38. Throughout her life, Clara
loved watching her boys play baseball. The family enjoyed fishing and spending
time together. “Being a widow was difficult and I always tried hard to be strong
and raise my boys well,” said Clara. She is very proud of both her sons and their
What is your job at PVHCF?
MDS/Care Plan Coordinator families. Clara has three grandchildren.
While here at Parkview, Clara enjoys working on puzzles and spending time
How long have you worked at with her family. She has enjoyed making new friends, especially her roommate,
PVHCF?
Kay. She also enjoys playing bingo on occasion.
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Congratulations Clara on being chosen as the Parkview Health Care Facility
What is your favorite thing
resident of the month.
about PVHCF?
The small family atmosphere.
What is your favorite thing to
do when you are not at work?
Spend time with my husband
and three daughters. I also
enjoy working on my
new home!
Are you a caring individual who would like to assist in caring for the elderly?
Parkview Health Care Facility has opportunities in its volunteer and nursing program.
For more information call Tim Francka, administrative director, at 417-326-3000.