On 18 Dec 1946 when Melvin was 22, he married
Helen Lorriane Rowley, daughter of
Stephen Burr Rowley (19 Jun 1878-15 Apr 1966), in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.
Born on 10 Oct 1928 in Barry County, Michigan. Helen Lorriane died in Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan, on 13 May 2001; she was 72. Buried in Hastings Township Cemetery, Barry County.
Social Security Death Index
Helen L. Ellison, b. 10 Oct 1928, d. 13 May 2001, last residence 49508 Grand Rapids. Issued MI before 1951.