In memory of Helen J. DeVos
More than 1,500 tributes were posted from around the world. They came from friends and family, community leaders, business executives, international dignitaries, those involved with the Amway business and the many who were touched by her philanthropy.
Mrs. DeVos was the heartbeat of the DeVos Family. She volunteered her time and leadership to numerous causes and joined her husband as our Orlando Mag...
Orlando Es para mí una noticia muy inesperada , gracias porque su ayuda en el desarrollo de la compañía fue muy determinante, y valioso al crecimiento de la compañía, mil bendiciones , y muchas gracias.
ibague tolimaIt has been a privilege and a blessing to have worked with Helen DeVos since the very earliest days of planning what is now Helen DeVos Children’s Hos...
Grand RapidsWe have lost an extraordinary and dear friend today with the passing of Helen DeVos. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Helen had a genuine love for children and especially wanted to ensure they were able to maintain their childhood and b...
Grand RapidsI recall meeting Mrs. Devos as a newly chosen student of the Devos Leadership Initiative. As she spoke to us for the first time, I wondered what would...
MemphisHelen DeVos’ legacy lives on in the many students, faculty, and staff she has inspired with her love for Christ and her generosity to Calvin College over several decades. Helen has always had a deep commitment to Calvin students. She has demonst...
Grand RapidsRIP Dios saber porque el hacer todos así que el mundo va seguir queriendo a ustedes siempre
Dominican republicHelen, herself a teacher, had a lifelong commitment to education. Her steadfast support for Grand Valley was but one of the many ways she made this clear. Her warmth and kindness will be remembered by all who had the chance to experience it. She...
Grand RapidsHelen, As we pass earth to eternal places your presence is surely missed. What a wonderful business woman, wife and mother and example to men and wome...
ShillingtonHelen is now embraced by the peace of God just as she enables us to be healed by the beauty of music.
KentwoodAs the current president of Calvin Theological Seminary, I know of Mrs. DeVos’ support, encouragement and generosity that covers my time of service as...
Grand RapidsSincere love and condolences to Helen’s beloved family. She has traveled home to be with her Father and what a journey it was.
We celebrate and are grateful for her elegance, warmth, kindness, serenity, caring and super generosity as well as che...
KinneonIf ever there was a true advocate for children, it was Mrs. DeVos. Though we are saddened by her death, we can be thankful for the lasting impact her ...
Grand RapidsHelen was a dear friend to our family and especially our parents. The entire Seidman family mourns her loss and is remembering her as a person of wisdom and strength. Helen shared both her husband’s and our father’s vision for what is now Grand ...
Oak ParkMichelle and I mourn the passing of our dear friend, Helen DeVos.For those of us fortunate enough to call her a friend, Helen was a kind and gentle ...
Helen DeVos is eternity living with God in heaven. Please pray for us all in front of our God.
We, here in Thailand, have know Helen thru Rich and Amway for over 30 years. Together with Rich, Helen and family, we had welcomed them twice here in ...
BangkokHelen was a dear member of the NBA family. She was kind and generous to anyone who met her, from me to players to fans. She inspired the Magic to comp...
New York CityOur thoughts and prayers are with the DeVos family as they mourn the loss of their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. Helen was a true leader in our community, on her own and at the side of husband, Rich. Her support for health, e...
Grand RapidsOn behalf of the Rehoboth Christian School community, I want to send our love to Rich and the children and grandchildren of Helen DeVos. As we walk ou...
RehobothThe Grand Rapids Symphony has lost a dear friend, and the entire arts and cultural community of West Michigan has lost one of its greatest champions and supporters. Helen DeVos was a lifelong lover of music, and she believed the great community ...
Grand Rapids A Tribute to the late Mrs. Helen DeVos, Benefactor, Humanitarian, Friend and Committed Worker in God’s Vine Yard. The Bible tells us to work while it...
The Providence Baptist ChurchOur deepest condolences to Rich and the DeVos family for the profound loss of their wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I am sure Helen was the matriarch not only of her family but also the entire extended Amway family, touching the...
Kuala LumpurThousands of children and families, in the country of Zambia, have been blessed by the kindness, faithfulness and generosity of Helen DeVos. With her ...
SeattleHelen,
It was an honor to have met you through DVULI in Orlando in 2016. Having been able to sit next to you during our interview, you had a very sweet spirit and a very caring heart. I was able to hear about your passion for helping others and ...
FresnoI am deeply saddened by the news of Helen DeVos’ passing, and we extend our deepest sympathies to Rich and all of Helen’s family and friends.The le...
Grand RapidsCommunities of faith, both here in West Michigan and around the world, have lost a friend and ministry partner with the passing of Mrs. Helen DeVos. At the age of 90, Mrs. DeVos had spent decades supporting and encouraging people in ministry. Bo...
Grand RapidsOne life, many lives!As I drive down the Medical Mile, watch a child’s wish come true, or hear of a surgeon’s success in saving a two day-old heart ...
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation BoardCon su luz iluminó su hogar y su hogar el mundo.
Dicen que “la aunténtica definición de éxito es: cuántos estarán mejor porque tu viviste” y atendiendo a esa definición, el éxito que tuviste fue muy inmenso y grandioso, con su paso por la vida, ...
santo domingoDear Mr. DeVos and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Helen DeVos, dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. W...
GallupWe are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our dear friend, Helen DeVos. Mrs. DeVos led a life of service and distinction that is an inspiration to all people. Personally, my life has been significantly enriched by getting to know Mrs. DeVo...
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