Long-Time U-Haul Principal Harry DeShong Jr. Passes Away
PHOENIX, AZ – Long-time U-Haul principal Harry DeShong Jr. passed away Thurs., Sept. 13. He was 58. DeShong was responsible for U-Haul vehicle acquisition from GM, Ford, Navistar, Toyota, and Chrysler, and was associated with U-Haul since 1964.
DESHONG JR.
PHOENIX, AZ – Long-time U-Haul principal Harry DeShong Jr. passed away Thurs., Sept. 13. He was 58. DeShong was responsible for U-Haul vehicle acquisition from GM, Ford, Navistar, Toyota, and Chrysler, and was associated with U-Haul since 1964.
DeShong served on the U-Haul Board of Directors and held numerous executive positions in the company. At his passing, DeShong was executive vice president in charge of the U-Haul Technical Center in Tempe, Ariz.
DeShong was a graduate of Arizona State University and a decorated Vietnam veteran — a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars-Oak Leaf Clusters, and a Purple Heart.
Industry watchers will remember DeShong from the U-Haul SuperGraphic Program and expansion of the U-Haul Dealership Program.
DeShong is survived by his wife Patti, daughter Heather, mother Elaine, and sisters Dee Freeman and Diane French.
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