He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Bonnie Borgstede DeShazo; his son, Michael L. DeShazo; his daughter-in-law, Michele Hale DeShazo; and two grandchildren, Claire Alexandra DeShazo and William Francis DeShazo. He also leaves behind his brother, Jules DeShazo (Judy), and sisters Rita Rivet (Junior), Vivian Ours (Bob), Linda Barrios (Don), Lucille Stipe (Chris), Debbie Lynchard, and Darlene Norris (Richard), as well as his sister-in-law, Susan Koenig (Guy). He will be warmly remembered by nieces and nephews Paula Saling, Brian Rivet, Wendy Reaux, Rob Ours, Jr., Tina Boswell, Don Barrios, Jr., Ashley Barrios, Courtney Barrios, Chris Stipe, Bubba Stipe, Nicole Stein, Chris Koenig, and Justin Koenig. He is predeceased by his father, Harold, Sr.; his mother, Vivian; his sister, Mary Ann DeShazo; his brother-in-law, Ronald Lynchard; his nephew, Craig DeShazo; and his great niece, Chelsea Carriere.
A U.S. Army veteran, Harold served his country with distinction in Vietnam in 1969-1970. He was a devoted husband and father, and a kind, selfless, and generous man who was quick with a smile and an offer of help to anyone in need. He was also a skilled craftsman, a classic car enthusiast, and a diehard New Orleans Saints fan. In his later years, he had no greater joy than his time spent with his grandchildren and on vacations with his wife, Bonnie.
Due to COVID-19, a private funeral will be held at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/give.html.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.gracenorthshore.com
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