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.

We send, from Brazil, our condolences to the DeVos family and our appreciation for the work and legacy left by Helen. May God bless your family on the...
Jose FernandesCamboriu
Our condolences to the DeVos family and the entire Amway family for the passing away of Helen DeVos, this great woman, who leaves a legacy and an example to each one of us. May the God of all consolation be with the family, wipe away the tears a...
Eneida VieiraS�o Paulo
I’m so sorry, God Bless the family, they will be in my preyers
Ebrexis GoyoBaquisimeto
My heart is in mourning for the loss of our dear Helen. God bless her soul and my embrace to all family members.
Jorge Luis de SantiagoJaragua do Sul
We send our condolences to the Devos family at the loss of Helen. Prayers for your healing, & comfort.
Karl & Gerri NeilingPerrysburg
As a faculty member at The King’s College, I offer my condolences to the family for the loss of Helen and express my gratitude for the work the DeVos family, and Helen in particular, have played in furthering the mission of the college to “trans...
Jared
My condolences goes out to the Devos family… this has honestly impacted in many ways, we thank you for all you have done for us and our business, mr...
Ibrahim NoorMinneapolis
My condolences to the DeVos family. Today I want to thank Helen who died today, the generosity of supporting her husband in the construction and maintenance of this wonderful business, the Amway business which we have the privilege to be part of...
Maria Elisa Galvao MenezesSao Paulo
Sintiendo la pérdida de tan maravillosa dama. Mi más sentidas condolencias a la familia DeVos
Edivia CabeteMiami
What a legacy you have left, not least of which is the forerunning role in the household use of environmentally sensitive products. I will remember your passing every year, as you left this world on my mother’s birthday (and she left us last yea...
Leonie DavisBrunswick Heads
Thanks for everything you did here and a see you soon Helen DeVos.
Jose Rodrigo JaramaOssining
Transformation through education. That is the motto the young men and women attending the Helen DeVos Christian High School in Lusaka, Zambia have demonstrated in their own lives. Of the 350 attending through grade 12, most are orphaned, or l...
Sandra LevinsonTucson
I thank God for the life of Helen DeVos, one of generosity and service unto the Lord Jesus Christ. Her work for The King’s College has blessed me and ...
Eric Corpus
NO TUVE EL GUSTO NI LA FORTUNA DE CONOCERLA, PERO ELLA JUNTO CON SU ESPOSO Y COFUNDADORES HAN HECHO TANTO POR EL MUNDO Y LA HUMANIDAD QUE SON SU MEJOR LEGADO, QUE AGRADECEMOS PROFUNDAMENTE SU EXISTENCIA, PORQUE GRACIAS A ELLOS NUESTRA VIDA HA SI...
LAURA M BOIJSEAUNEAU CPASADENA
My interactions with Mrs. Devos were too few and too brief. As a Trustee of The King’s College - NYC, I personally witnessed her steadfast commitment ...
Tim GibsonNew York City
Hello Helen I’m So Appreciation From You
MostafaChicago
My condolences goes to the Devos family. May God continue to strengthen you at this time.
Kerry-Ann Wiiliams
Rest In Peace wonderful Helen… My condolences to Your beloved husband Rich and to Your whole great Family. Thanks for the Amway vision and legacy, giving people around the world a chance to dare to dream. Dreamers never dye, You’ll be with u...
Antonella BenedettiPietrasanta (LU)
Our condolences to the DeVos and all the amway family For the lost of a great woman and leader! We’re praying to our God to comfort and send peace to ...
Flora & Angel SilvasEscondido
Lamentamos mucho su pérdida, sabemos lo que es perder a un ser querido en el mundo físico, pero quedan los gratos momentos en nuestras memorias y todo lo que construyó en vida, digna para ser siempre recordada y que quede en nuestras mentes y co...
Carmen HidalgoCaracas
I would just like to say that we are all deeply saddened by helen’s passing. Many of the people who knew of helen never met her in person yet we feel ...
Maria AyalaArleta
Dear Sir or Madam,The Amway family of Colombia regrets Mrs. Helen’s passing. We are always going to remember her as a great leader and as a magnificent person, worthy of being imitated around the world.Yours sincerely,Jose Felix Munoz A...
Jose Felix Munoz Alegr�aCali
God bless you beeing in God’s hands.
franky & pamela godinezplaimfield
My most sincere condolences for the passing of Helen, I had the privilege of meeting her along with her husband Rich many years ago and I take this photo with great affection, the whole De Vos family together with the Van Andel family deserve th...
inaki LarranagaBilbao
Recibimos la noticia y damos nuestro mas sentido pesame. Sabemos que ella esta en un mejor lugar. Que Dios bendiga y fortalezca a la familia DeVos.
Beny and Hermelinda GuzmanRockingham
Thank you for all of your contributions to countless people’s lives, Helen. I never had the pleasure to meet you on this Earth, but may your Soul rest in Peace. Sincere condolences to the family.
Maurice StadeliSilverton
R.I.P, I love you.
Saisunee Arjraksa
I would like to send my condolences to you and your family on the loss of Helen DeVos. In my deepest sympathy.
Mari OhtaToyonaka
I write this with great sadness over the passing of a friend to The King?s College. This beautiful woman was a wonderful friend, supporting our commun...
Eric BennettNew York City
We pray God’s peace and comfort for the family.
Carl & Martha Turner