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.
Helen 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 CityI 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 she say to encourage mostly people that had a heart for serving the inner city poor. As she be...
MemphisRIP Dios saber porque el hacer todos así que el mundo va seguir queriendo a ustedes siempre
Dominican republicHelen is now embraced by the peace of God just as she enables us to be healed by the beauty of music.
KentwoodDear Mr. DeVos and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Helen DeVos, dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. W...
GallupI 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 legacy of Helen June Van Wesep DeVos will live on forever in the hearts and minds of the many peo...
Grand RapidsHelen 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 o...
Grand RapidsAs the current president of Calvin Theological Seminary, I know of Mrs. DeVos’ support, encouragement and generosity that covers my time of service as well as that of former Presidents John Kromminga, Jim DeJong and Neal Plantinga.Our student...
Grand RapidsThe 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 a...
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 ParkIf 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 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 ...
BangkokCon 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 atendiend...
santo domingoOn 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 our campus we are reminded of Helen’s love for the Lord, the people of the Navajo Nation, Christi...
RehobothIt 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 RapidsA 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 is day. In our work to advance the Kingdom of our Savior down here we, through our service to G...
The Providence Baptist ChurchSincere 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 gr...
KinneonMrs. DeVos was the heartbeat of the DeVos Family. She volunteered her time and leadership to numerous causes and joined her husband as our Orlando Magic team’s top cheerleader. Her legacy will certainly live on in both the Orlando Magic’s commun...
OrlandoThousands of children and families, in the country of Zambia, have been blessed by the kindness, faithfulness and generosity of Helen DeVos. With her ...
SeattleOur 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 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. A...
Grand RapidsMichelle 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 woman, a true angel, generous in spirit and deed, in her everyday interactions as well as large...
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 c...
ibague tolimaOur 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 LumpurWe 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 lov...
Grand RapidsHelen,
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 ...
FresnoOne 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 BoardWe 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...
Grand RapidsHelen, 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 cl...
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 women you have been through the years. Although a late tribute, just the same God bless your family...
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