Background
Ballard, Melvin Russell was born on October 8, 1928 in Salt Lake City. Son of Melvin Russell and Geraldine (Smith) Ballard.
investment executive church official
Ballard, Melvin Russell was born on October 8, 1928 in Salt Lake City. Son of Melvin Russell and Geraldine (Smith) Ballard.
Student, U. Utah, 1946, 50-52.
General authority LatterDay Saints (Mormons) Church, Salt Lake City, 1976. General Partner.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1950-1957. Member Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (governor 1979).
Married Barbara Bowen, August.28, 1951. Children: Clark, Holly, Meleea, Tamara, Stacey, Brynn, Craig.