A professional black and white portrait of Helen from high school.

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.

Dear helen we love you very much. You always give people happy. You are very nice woman !
Windy yangHouston
My life was deeply impacted by you and your family through the Amway business. Looking forward to meeting you in Heaven. My heart goes out to Rich and all the DeVos family. Sending much love and prayers.
Donna MorrisRichmond
We’re so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing and extend our sincere condolences to Rich and the DeVos family. Kindest regards John & Ruth Lister
John & Ruth ListerRedcliffe
I would like to express my deepest condolences on the death of Ms. Helen DeVos.Thanks for all what you’ve done for us(distributer).I never forget this appreciation !!
Keigo MiyagiTokyo
No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us...
CHARLES AND LESLEY SINGHMELBOURNE
I had the pleasure of meeting Helen in the 60’s. The Devos and Va,Andell.s were having a party at their homes. Helen was a most gracious host, she made sure she talked to everyone. After visiting with her, I felt I I had known her all my life, s...
Mary Foltz DeJeabSun City
More abounding love in paradise. Bless you!
Jessica WangXin Xiang
My warm thoughts and prayers for God’s peace and comfort are extended to the entire DeVos family. I am forever grateful for the vision of your family in pouring into all of us DVULI graduates. We continue to serve as part of your living legacy.
Katani SumnerBoston
Thank you Mrs. Devos for all you have done and all that you will continue to do from heaven. I am thankful for the time I was able to spend with you, ...
GrantPalm Beach
Deep condolence May God comfort the family. Thank you Helen
Henny Chitra & Juli AdrianJakarta
“Detrás de todo gran hombre, siempre hay una gran mujer”. Se que el exito que ha tenido Rich DeVos se debe en gran parte al papel que como mujer jugab...
Juan Manuel GonzalezMedellín
Mrs. DeVos will forever be remembered, especially by those of us at The King’s College, as the epitome of kindness, caring, and generosity. Thank you for being such an example of Christian love. You are truly and sincerely missed.
Tonnie ChenNew York
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Helen DeVos. Though my Wife and I did not have the pleasure of ever meeting Helen we deeply apprecia...
Andrew RoordaSpringwood
CON ADMIRACION, RESPETO Y AGRADECIMIENTO MI FAMILIA Y YO ELEVAMOS NUESTRAS ORACIONES AL CIELO. POR UNA GRAN MUJER QUE DEJO HUELLA EN EL MUNDO Y EN CONJUNTO CON RICH Y LA FAMILIA VAN ANDEL HAN IMPACTADO NUESTRAS VIDAS. GRACIAS HELEN DeVos “AMWAY”...
LUCIA LOPEZ DE LARA AHUED_ZACATECAS
Your grace and kindness always in our minds, and now your faith in our hearts. God bless you.
SherylHaikou
Grandes mujeres acompañando, apoyando y guiando a grandes hombres. La señora De Vos es un ejemplo de esto. Mis condolencias a su maravillosa familia y a su familia Amway, de la cual, humildemente, me siento parte.
Laura GutiérrezEl Calafate
My deepest condolences.My condolences go to the whole family.
Kazuko TerauchiTokyo
Mis condolencias a la Gran Familia DeVos. Las personas que viven intensamente jamas fallecen. Que su legado viva por siempre.
Beimar AguirreMaturín
Condolences to the DeVos family, love and blessings, Lorraine
Lorraine FlaneganAdelaide
Mis condolencias para su esposo e hijos mis más sentido pésame y mucha fortaleza ella segira viva en sus corazones y ella será un ángel que donde quiera van a cuidar de todos sus familiares RIP
Dennise Garcia_Racine
It is with profound gratitude that I send my sincerest condolences to the Devos family, Also the Van Andel family. As I take a moment to focus on her ...
Sharron holmesValley Stream
SEÑOR RICH, MI SENTIDO PÉSAME POR TAN LAMENTABLE,PERDIDA, ESTOY SEGURA QUE LA SRA. HELEN, GOZA DE LA PRESENCIA DE DIOS, Y ESTA EN UN LUGAR MUY ESPECIAL, PUES ELLA FUE, ES Y SEGUIRÁ SIENDO UN SER DE LUZ.DESDE COLOMBIA UN ABRAZO FUERTE, MIS AGRA...
FANNY CASTROBUCARAMANGA
Mi mas sentido pesame para la familia fundadora de esta prestigiosa y valiosa corporacion AMWAY, deseo Dios fortalezca a la familia y nos siga ayudand...
Jarib Santana CorderoLa Romana
Lamentamos la pérdida de tan gran apreciada y querida dama Nuestro más sentido pésame a toda la familia De Vos. Estaremos eternamente agradecidos por el gran legado que nos a dejado y en cada uno de nuestros triunfos siempre estará en nuestros ...
Esperanza y José RuizLos Gatos
sorry for this sad loss, but we are very thankful for the legacy of her and Rich in al families that they’ve touched. God Bless you Helen!
HarveyMedellin
We send our deep condolences to the de Vos family at the passing of Helen de Vos. We are very proud to be members of the Amway family and grateful for the business established by the de Vos & van Andel families all those years ago. We give t...
Brian & Anne RobinsonWoy Woy NSW
My condolences and prayers for the DeVos family. It is clear that hers was a life led in worship and devotion and displayed in acts of faith, grace an...
Luke PierceSydney
As I see all the ones who have written condolences, I too, want to add mine! I pray the DeVos family will find peace and comfort knowing Helen is now with her Lord and Savior. What a wonderful life she has given to those here on earth. So many l...
Georgia AlwardClyde
I was sorry to hear about Ms. Helen DeVos.Let us hope you walk close with God.My condolences go to the whole family.
Miharu MiyagiTokyo
May The Lord comfort Helen’s family and strengthen their faith.
Kleber FariasJuazeiro do Norte