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 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...
Fort LauderdaleMy 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...
OrlandoMy deepest condolences to the DeVos family. My prayers and thoughts.
hollandDear 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 solidarity.
We are quite sure that she is in a privileged place in heaven. The moments and me...
BogotaOur 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...
BangkokMs. 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 husband with love to support him for all his activities. His legacy will surely remain alive both in...
Potenza PicenaIt’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 ...
AdaMs. 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...
Potenza PicenaI 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...
Hong KongOur 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...
Grand HavenLegado….. Obrigada por proporcionar a nossa FAMÍLIA a viver melhor.
Nunca a vimos, mas sabemos que é uma das grandes responsáveis por fazer a nossa ...
CuiabaOur 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 Ken & Chris . Diamonds W. Australia
PerthOn 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 ha...
Hong HongMay 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 hospital and all of your work helping to create an amazing arts community for our city. We have bo...
Grand RapidsOur condolences to the family Devos.
LIEGEHelen 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.
GuntersvilleGod bless your familyHugs
New YorkWe 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...
New YorkThrough 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.
seoulWe 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...
Grand RapidsI 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...
Windsor OntarioDear 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 you in person but I feel the grief of Devos family.
Thank you so much for your actions. Your care...
OsakaAs 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 colleg...
New York CityWe 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 mark on our hearts and our community. We are forever grateful.
Grand RapidsOn 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 ...
Grand RapidsI 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 with all her heart and was a blessing to all of us at The King’s College. Her insight and wisdom h...
New YorkAs 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 ...
NYCAlthough 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.
CalgaryMy condolences to the DeVos family. Helen’s faith and grace set an example for us all. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
GrandvilleMy 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 Rich DeVos seated there. I told Helen several times how thankful I was that she was so active in t...
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