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.

All our deepest condolences to Helen, Rest in peace.
FrankyKunming
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
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. you...
Rose Marie Silva LopesFORTALEZA
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 others. There are so many things that made her an exceptional woman, but the part that stands ou...
Danielle Josephine DeWittHudsonville
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 And...
Frank RiedstraVictoria
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a great lady.
Emilee K JohnsonHazel Green
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 character-building that has been the back bone of our lives; for living by example and not words alone;...
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 gi...
Nicole PalaszeskiLaurium
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. Never met Helen, but her pic shows love as I believe it passes down to our Amway culture.
Johannes SimatupangJakarta
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
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
Very very sorry for your loss will definitely be praying for all of you!!
Juan L AnguianoMorelia
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 missed greatly by all who knew of her. Sincere condolences to the entire DeVos family. In Christian ...
Gwendolyn TibbalsPoughkeepsie
Someone so Special will not be forgotten. Our deepest condolence and hugs for you n your family
Harryman - NataliaSemarang
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
From my family to the DeVos family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. God Bless You!
Eric GonzalesSan Diego
I so sorry for the loss Helen Devos she is beautiful woman who has supported Rich. She rest in God.
Chantika RujiaryanyongBangkok
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 ...
Sammy E. FreemanNorman
So sorry to hear the news my thoughts and prays are with you and family.
DeAngelo TatumColumbus
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
Our deepest condolonces. Our hearts are with you. Your Amway family from Global Creation Villavicencio (Colombia).
Global Creation - Villavicencio, ColombiaVillavicencio
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
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 prayers.
DarlaNyc
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 ...
Ingrid KentSydney
Remember you foever!
leilaBeijing
Deepest condolences…my prayers to the family..Devos family has changed many lives around globe. She will be remembered forever..
FidaSydney
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
Many condolences, they say behind every great man is a great woman. How true this must be. God Bless. Xxxx
Kate BurgessNambour
All my deepest condolences to Rich and DeVos family…. RIP.
Dan S.Bangkok