Parkview Healthcare Facility's Parkview Outlook July 2016

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Volume 24, Issue 7
July 2016

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

1

Staff of the Month

1

Activity Highlights

2

Calendar of Events

3

SCU Calendar

4

Resident Photos

5

Resident Birthdays

6

New Residents

6

Discharges

6

Meet: Carrie Beesley
Staff of the Month

What is your job at PV?
RN & Unit Manager
How long have you worked at
PVHCF?
15 years
What is your favorite thing
about Parkview?
Having the opportunity to be
in the lives of the residents
who live here and to be a
mentor and leader to the
nursing staff.
What is your favorite thing to
do when you are not at work?
Spend time with my kids,
Especially my grandson, RJ!

Meet Norma Jean Fite, Resident of the Month
Norma Jean Fite was born on Sept. 15, 1941, to Frederick
and Wanda Bakemeier. She is the second oldest of four
girls. Norma and her family lived on a farm near St. Louis,
Mo., where her father was a farmer and a brick layer. Her
mother worked in a clothing factory and, later in life, at an
ice cream store. Norma graduated from Eureka High School
in 1959.
While attending church at Central Baptist in Eureka, Norma
met her husband, Randy. The couple married in 1959 at the
church surrounded by family and friends. Early in life,
Norma felt a special calling to become a Pastor’s wife and
that’s just what she did. After their wedding, the couple
lived in St. Louis, where they attended college and Randy
pastored several area churches. In 1973, Randy earned his
degree from Missouri Baptist University. Shortly after his
graduation, the family moved to Southern Indiana, where
Randy attended Southern Seminary, earned his Master’s
Degree and pastored Vienna Baptist church.
After graduating from Southern Seminary in December 1975, the family moved to
Memphis, Mo., where Randy pastored until 1978. Randy’s job as Director of Missions
for Polk and Greene County brought the family to Bolivar from 1978-1985. During this
time, Norma worked as a secretary on SBU’s campus. She worked in the Redford
School of Theology and the President’s Office. From 1985-1995, they moved to the
Benton Association campground in Southeast Missouri. While Randy was the Director
of Missions, Norma finished her Bachelor’s degree at Southeast Missouri State University. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Higher Education—Counseling. At this
time, Randy was the Mineral Area Baptist Association Director and Norma held several
administrative positions at Central Methodist College in Farmington.
The family loved travelling to Disney World, and these trips became a family tradition.
In 2004, the couple retired to Orlando, Fla., enjoying being close to Disney World. In
2012, they returned to Bolivar to be near family and care for Randy’s mother. Norma
moved into Parkview Health Care Facility in September of 2015.
Throughout her life, Norma has enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading, musicals, and “all
things Disney”. Gardening has always been a passion for Norma. She would buy flats
of flowers and create beautiful gardens at every place they lived. Norma has also
enjoyed travelling the East Coast to view lighthouses and historical sites. Norma
continues to enjoy regular visits with her family. She and Randy have four children, 10
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Congratulations Norma Jean for being chosen as the Parkview Health Care Facility’s
Resident of the Month.

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 administrative director Tim Francka, at 417-326-3000.