Background
Biles, Marilyn Marta was born on October 3, 1935 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Daughter of Albert Humbert and Anne Marie (DeRogatis) Marta.
Biles, Marilyn Marta was born on October 3, 1935 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Daughter of Albert Humbert and Anne Marie (DeRogatis) Marta.
Student, Moore College Art, 1954. Student, St. Mary's College, 1961. Student, Museum Fine Arts, Houston, 1974.
Art teacher Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, 1969-1973, 80-81. Head art department pre-primary division Duchesne Academy, 1970-1972. Project coordinator Nan Fisher, Inc., 1983-1984.
Board directors Spring Branch Young Women’s Christian Association, Houston, 1973-1974. Docent Harris County Heritage Society, Houston, 1970-1972. Member board, vice president Arcs Foundation, Inc., Houston, 1983.
Board directors, gala chairman Houston Grand Opera Guild, 1983-1984, governing board association, 1984-1985, co-chairman gala, 1985. Founder, president Museum Medical Science Association, Houston, 1986-1987. Member committee Can-Do-It Charity Fundraiser, Peter W. Guenther Art History Scholarship Fund at University Houston.
Member Artists Equity (director Houston chapter 1980), Art League Houston, Texas Fine Arts Association, University Club Houston, Houston Racquet Club, World Trade Club (vice president women's association 1974-1975).
Married George Ronald Bower, June 30, 1956 (divorced May 1970). Children: Michele Bower Alvarado, Nancy Bower Guthrie, Randall William.