Parkview Healthcare Facility's Parkview Outlook June 2019

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Parkview Health Care 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
Resident Birthdays 6
New Residents 6
Discharges 6
Meet: Colin Lepley
Staff of the Month
What is your job at PV?
Physical Therapy Assistant.
How long have you worked
at PVHCF?
I’ve been a PTA for 4 years.
What is your favorite thing
about Parkview?
The Staff and residents!
Everyone! It’s a really nice
environment to work in.
What is your favorite thing to
do when you are at work?
I love to go fishing.
Meet Lavonne Smith, Resident of the Month
Lavonne Smith was born on Oct. 7, 1937,
to Floyd and Velma Thomas, in California.
Floyd was a carpenter then a farmer, while
Velma stayed home to raise Lavonne and
her siblings. Lavonne lived in California until
she was nine years old when her and her
family drove Route 66 to Huron, Missouri.
Growing up she had chores on the farm that
included helping her mom and milking the
cows. She attended a one room school-
house that was grades 1st through 8th, and
after that, attended Bolivar High School.
During high school, Lavonne had a lot of
friends, started dating her future husband,
Gail Smith, and was voted Miss. Merry
Christmas as a sophomore.
After school, Gail went into the Air Force
and married Lavonne on Aug. 19, 1957, in
Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was blessed with four children: Sherill; Dennis;
Sheila; and Darren. She also has ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Gail
worked for Southwest Electric in Bolivar for over 20 years while Lavonne worked at
home, in a pants factory, and provided childcare.
Growing up, Lavonne was involved in Christian Ambassadors with Gail. Through her
life, Lavonne spent her time crocheting, sewing, and spending time with family. She
enjoyed vacationing to the mountains and the beach and spending time outdoors. She
spent most of her time raising her children and watching her children and grandchil-
dren play sports and participate in school activities. Currently her favorite activities in-
clude people watching, bird watching, spending time with family, and being around chil-
dren.
Lavonne came to Parkview in June 2018. When asked her favorite part of living
here, she said “It is the friendly and caring staff.”
Congratulations, Lavonne, on 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 Tim Francka, administrative director, at 417-326-3000.