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.

Deepest condolences…my prayers to the family..Devos family has changed many lives around globe. She will be remembered forever..
FidaSydney
our feelings for DeVos family for the passing of Helen DeVos. May God comfort your hearts for this loss. Helen leaves a great legacy to the world. your dedication to volunteer work, help the sick and needy show us the greatness of your heart. as...
Rose Marie Silva LopesFORTALEZA
I am so sorry to hear about this. Time is too short with the people we love even when they live to be 90. You and the whole DeVos family are in my pra...
DarlaNyc
My condolences to you and your family I’ve only started my journey with amway but was in Grand Rapids this past weekend at the Fec heard Steve Van Andel speak about the family ties you all had. Helen has touched many lives I’m sure Many feeling...
Frank RiedstraVictoria
Turut Berduka Cita (Indonesian for feeling deep sadness as part of family). May the Lord comforts all member of Devos Family, especially to Rich Devos...
Johannes SimatupangJakarta
My deepest sympathy to the entire DeVos family for the loss of your beloved Helen. The entire DeVos family has been a beacon of philanthropy in the Grand Rapids area, as they have been led by Rich and Helen’s tremendous generosity in our area, m...
Alan EgglestonKentwood
Helen DeVos was not only generous with her financial gifts, but she was generous with her spirit and truly “walked the talk” when it came to helping o...
Danielle Josephine DeWittHudsonville
Many condolences, they say behind every great man is a great woman. How true this must be. God Bless. Xxxx
Kate BurgessNambour
While I was never privileged to meet Helen DeVos, I felt as though I’d known her well, just from her husband’s many tributes to her. She will be misse...
Gwendolyn TibbalsPoughkeepsie
My condolencia to The familia.
Edgar RuanoCharlotte
With gratitude for a life well lived; for the foundation given to me and my husband back in the 70s and 80s as fledging Amway distributors in characte...
Janice PinkstonBelvedere
Thank you and your amazing family!! Not only are my husband and I IBOs and have had our lives changed by the business you founded but also our baby girl is turning 4 in 12 days and was born with a heart defect that is now healed. Praise the Lord...
Nicole PalaszeskiLaurium
From my family to the DeVos family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. God Bless You!
Eric GonzalesSan Diego
All our deepest condolences to Helen, Rest in peace.
FrankyKunming
Someone so Special will not be forgotten. Our deepest condolence and hugs for you n your family
Harryman - NataliaSemarang
Our deepest condolences to the DeVos family. We know the sadness that the loss of a loved one leaves in the heart. But her goodbye moves us, because as a star in the sky, his light came to our hearts, through his actions, and the actions of his ...
Marcela TintilayC�rdoba
The Lord has brought her home. I’m thankful for all that she did for others in her lifetime and for her contribution to the opportunity that has been ...
Arielle ImiolaBuffalo
When the heart grieves over what is has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left. -SufiThe world will miss Helen DeVos, lady of strength - created wonderful leaders at home that created leaders around the world who make the world a wond...
Ravi & Indu SindhiaMonroe
Helen DeVos, your soul dwells with the highest God in peace, love and harmony; your seeds scattered in the hearts of those who will continue to multip...
Alberto Camilo VillanuevaBoston
Dear Rich: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your loss of Helen. She was a wonderful Godly woman, wife and mother and evidently God had something very important for her so He felt it was time for Helen to join Him. I know h...
Sammy E. FreemanNorman
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a great lady.
Emilee K JohnsonHazel Green
Remember you foever!
leilaBeijing
My deepest sympathies for you and your entire family. As a 3 month new IBO, I hope to one day walk in shoes similar to yours. You are in my prayers....
Leatrice DukesCompton
Thank you for believing in ppl n creating such an amazing opportunity for an ordinary person to be extraordinary just by being a part of it n doing the work . You will live to Eternity May Almighty bless your soul n your life will be celebrated ...
IRRUM Amjad RathoreMississaiga
So sorry to hear the news my thoughts and prays are with you and family.
DeAngelo TatumColumbus
I so sorry for the loss Helen Devos she is beautiful woman who has supported Rich. She rest in God.
Chantika RujiaryanyongBangkok
Our deepest condolonces. Our hearts are with you. Your Amway family from Global Creation Villavicencio (Colombia).
Global Creation - Villavicencio, ColombiaVillavicencio
All my deepest condolences to Rich and DeVos family…. RIP.
Dan S.Bangkok
Very very sorry for your loss will definitely be praying for all of you!!
Juan L AnguianoMorelia
My most sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the DeVos family and all the extended Community. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Helen but I have heard wonderful acknowledgements of all the blessings she added from the beginning of th...
Ingrid KentSydney