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.

My husband Arthur and I attended many classical concerts at DeVos Place. It was always a pleasure to look up in the left balcony and see Helen and Ric...
Beverly Sallee OphoffGrants Pass
My deepest condolences to you and your family and let you know you are in my thoughts.I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing Mrs. DeVos was and how her kindness and spirit will undoubtedly live forever.With the clock ticking down in th...
Joel GlassOrlando
I received news of Mrs Helen DeVos’ passing with a very heavy heart. Mrs DeVos was one of the most gracious woman I met in my life, always smiling and...
Mrs Eva ChengHong Kong
On behalf of Infinitus, member of LKK Health Products Group, I would like to express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the loss of the better half of Richard and the mother of Dick and Doug. Mrs Helen DeVos’s dedicated love to the Family ...
Harry YeungHong Hong
It’s been a long time ago, but I still remember when, as a child, I spent many a day at the DeVos house and how calm & peaceful it was as we kids ...
Tim BeahanAda
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. DeVos. What a full and meaningful life she lived. She was the heart of her family, and the heart of our great community. Her impact on the world simply can’t be captured in mere words. Mrs. DeVos’ p...
Meg Derrer (Hope Network Foundation)Grand Rapids
I have been in the Amway business for 40 yrs and during that time have been in Helen DeVos?s company several times. I have found her to be a very insp...
Roy BulmerWindsor Ontario
Helen was such a classy and warm hearted lady that will be missed by thousands of us who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rich and the DeVos Family.
Tom Payne/Jean BergeronGuntersville
Ms. DeVos was a special woman from the DeVos family and she had a great heart. She devoted time and leadership to numerous causes and helped her husba...
Stefano CostantiniPotenza Picena
Through your life, we opened a path to the new world. Thank you for your spirit and humanity for your free enterprise, and please rest in peace.
kimhangyoungseoul
We mourn together the loss of such a wonderful person. Mrs. DeVos’ gave her time, talent, and treasure to our community and she has left an indelible ...
Donijo DeJongeGrand Rapids
Legado….. Obrigada por proporcionar a nossa FAMÍLIA a viver melhor. Nunca a vimos, mas sabemos que é uma das grandes responsáveis por fazer a nossa vida melhor. Gratidão. Deus a ilumine e que os anjos possam lhe receber e conduzir ao Altíssimo...
Arnaldo/ Tania /FamiliaCuiaba
Dear Rich, Doug and family,With deepest sadness we, Amway Colombia staff, received the news about the death of dear Helen and we want to express our...
Amway Colombia StaffBogota
We at the King’s College owe an immense debt to Helen DeVos for her remarkable generosity over many years. We simply would not be where we are, serving the educational and spiritual aspirations of our students in New York City, without her commi...
Joseph LoconteNew York
We mourn the loss of an amazing woman, but are confident that her legacy will live on. As a congregation we are grateful for her years of faithful ser...
Coral Ridge Presbyterian ChurchFort Lauderdale
God bless your familyHugs
RociNew York
Our sincere condolences to the DeVos family. We had the pleasure of meeting Helen at a dinner in Perth WA many years ago. A very gracious lady. Love K...
Ken & Chris McGrailPerth
Everyone in the group is sad.Thanks Helen Thanks Helen Thanks Helen
KEIKO SAKATAKitaky?sh?-shi
Our deepest condolences to the DeVos family. Both Mr. and Mrs. DeVos have always been the very reason that we are able to live such a gifted life thro...
Dr.Witat & Dr.Jintana PornjadedBangkok
Our precious condolences to Rich and the DeVos family. We are grateful for a well-lived life in Christ. From the first time we met Helen in the early 1990s she demonstrated love and faith to us. We recall her interest in our growing family, reme...
Henry and Pam ReyengaGrand Haven
I had the amazing privileged of knowing Helen over the past two years. She was a magnificent and delightful person. Most of all she loved the Lord wit...
Kevin BrownNew York
Our condolences to the family Devos.
André & Catherine HAMOIRLIEGE
Dear Helen Devos, You have been my inspiration and it is still difficult for me to accept that you have passed away. I never had the chance to meet yo...
Osamu SuzukiOsaka
As a faculty member at The King’s College since 2005, I wanted to express my deep gratitude to Mrs. DeVos for her service and generosity to the college. She made a tremendous difference in the lives of many of our students.
David L. TubbsNew York City
As a faculty member at The King’s College, I will always remember, with a thankful spirit, Mrs. DeVos’s generous and loyal support of our college and ...
Chris Cragin-DayNYC
On behalf of the Board of the Spectrum Health Hospital Foundation, I would like to express our overwhelming sadness over the loss of Mrs. Helen DeVos and offer our deepest condolences to the DeVos family. We owe a debt of gratitude to the great ...
Candace Matthews, Regional President — Amway AmericasGrand Rapids
May you rest in peace with your Father in heaven. Thank you for all you’ve done for West Michigan Helen DeVos —- including a wonderful children’s hos...
Lindsey and Ryan RodarmerGrand Rapids
Although we personally did not know her well, we certainly admire and respect the principals and love that Helen and Rich built their family and business on. Our deepest sympathy to all her loved ones.
Paul and Elaine KLassenCalgary
My condolences to the DeVos family. Helen’s faith and grace set an example for us all. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
Kelly SavageGrandville
Ms. DeVos was a special woman from the DeVos family and she had a great heart. Her devoted time and leadership to numerous causes and helped her husband with love to support him for all his activities. Her legacy will surely remain alive both in...
Manuela SabbatiniPotenza Picena