Background
Merrier, Helen was born on March 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Miner Thompson and Helen (Hembree) Coburn.
Merrier, Helen was born on March 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Miner Thompson and Helen (Hembree) Coburn.
Bachelor, Mills College, 1954. Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1955.
Women's board directors Northern Illinois division Salvation Army, since 1965. Board directors Chicago chapter Principal Foundation, since 1972, Women's College Board, 1956-1966, Scottish Cultural Society, 1976-1989. Member Gaelic League, 1981-1986, Celtic League, 1985-1996, Clan Irvine Association, since 1992, American Anthropological Society, 1955-1970, American Folklore Society, 1955-1970, Primitive Art Society, 1975-1985.
Member Apollo Chorus of Chicago, 1982-1987, board management, 1984-1985. Member American Federation television and Radio Artists, Actors Equity Association (Midwest advisory board 1983-1984), Screen Actors Guild, Mills College Club Chicago (board directors 1962-1981), British Club Chicago, The Arts Club Chicago.
Married Tim Meier, December 23, 1954. 1 child, William Frank (deceased).