Harry DeJolie

April 15, 1933-Feb. 22, 2020

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Harry DeJolie, husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the State Veteran Home in Phoenix.


Harry was born to Bob and Florence Tso DeJolie of Kaibeto, Arizona, on April 15, 1933. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Florence Bilagody DeJolie; his children Harrison, Charlotte, LeRoy, Jacqueline, Olivier, and Oscar Travis; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; his brothers Robert and Mark; and sisters Rena and Margaret.


He is proceeded in death by sons Marvin and Gary DeJolie and his great-granddaughter Chenoa Faith Wagner.


Harry fellowshipped with believers at the Pure Heart Church in Kaibeto; at the Coppermine Full Gospel; and at the Faith Bible Chapel in Page, Arizona.


Harry worked as a Boilermaker Local No. 627 and helped construct the Navajo Generating Station and various other worksites across the state.


Harry enjoyed ranching, working with livestock, riding horses, and spending time with his children and with his grandchildren. Best of all, he loved family reunions and enjoyed watching his children set up camp outside his home on the ranch and telling stories of long ago near a campfire. He will dearly be missed by all.


A celebration of life will take place on Feb. 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Faith Bible Chapel in Page.
Internment at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bellemont, Arizona.