In Memory

Marjory Biek (Teacher)

Marjory Biek died Sept. 3rd, 2001 at 83 years of age at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness.

Biek was born on Nov. 1, 1917 to Edwin and Della Evans in Helena, Montana.  She lived in the Niles area for over 50 years after coming from Chicago.

On Feb. 14, 1950, she married Ray C. Biek in Niles.  He preceded her in death on June 2, 1999.  She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Niles Garden Club and the Michigan Education Association.  She enjoyed gardening and raising cattle and horses. 

Biek attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Indiana University with a Medical Technology degree and was subsequently employed by Pawating Hospital as a medical technician.

She later taught at Howard Elementary School for three years.  While teaching at Niles High School, she earned her Master's Degree from Western Michigan University.  She taught Science.

Biek retired after 20 years of employment with Niles Community Schools in 1982.

Survivors include four sons, Mike and Steve Biek of Niles, Tom Biek of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Bill Biek of Buchanan and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one son Robert (class of '74) who died July 19,1999, one sister Bernadine Gibson and one brother Edwin "Sandy" Evans.



 
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02/04/09 08:46 PM #1    

Cheryl Frame (Malinowski)

Mrs. Biek was a sweet, sweet lady. I had a refreshing semester with her while I was able to take a break from Mr. Weiser. I knew her a little before because I went to St. Mary's with Bob. She paired me up with Alberto Rodriguez for Chemistry labs. I am not sure if Alberto was an exchange student from South America or South Mars but he always had his hands on me. Mrs. Biek stopped me after class and said if that bothers you, I can talk to him but I think that his behavior is just a part of his culture and that kind of behavior is more acceptable over there! Gotta love her!

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