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.

With deepest sympathies to the entire DeVos family, and the Amway family as well, for the loss of such a wonderful and inspiring woman! God’s angel ha...

Danute MillerMidlothian

So sorry to hear of your loss, which is really heaven’s gain. The glory in Christ’s presence outweighs any earthly reward! As a former Amway distributor I have always appreciated her and Rich’s integrity and faithful Christian witness.

Jimmy HartGoldthwaite

Your life with theses wonderful people changed so many other lives.

Elaine OwenHuntsville

Siamo consapevoli della Grande Perdita di Helen DeVos per l’intera FAMIGLIA AMWAY, di cui facciamo modesta parte. Siamo orgogliosi dell’appartenenza e ci dispiace non aver avuto il privilegio di conoscerLa..Condoglianze a tutta la Famiglia DeVos...

Ada Cera e Franco CalabresePisa

Thank you and old Mr. Devos founded the Amway business! Let me so ordinary people can have a chance to change the fate! I love you!

HuangzhaoxiaShenyang

I’m sorry about your loss

Claudia P�rezEnvigado

I personally have been blessed by Helen Devos’ generosity to the not-for-profit accredited school Christian Leaders Institute. I am able to pursue a d...

Betsy BraunRochester

I am so blessed to work for such a wonderful company that instills such great values in us by our leaders. Mrs. DeVos was that in full. She was always our biggest cheerleader and always wanted to come see her Magic play. I was honored to be able...

Sabrina RiggsOrlando

Hola Familia De Vos. He leído un libro titulado: Como tener éxito en la Vida Con Integridad como Rich De Vos” y quiero agradecerles por estar presente...

Abel PalmieriValencia

Dear Helen Thank you so much. Thank you!

Masami SekidoAkiyama Uenohara city

What an influence! No other couple has had a greater impact on our lives than Rich and Helen DeVos since 1971. We have been together many times in eac...

Dorsey and Pam DeatonStone Mountain

I did not personally know Helen DeVos but recently read the book “Simply Rich” and was moved by all that they have done as a family. My thoughts and prayers are with her whole family as they deal with their loss. I’m sure they have many wonderfu...

Donna FortierKamloops

Rich & Helen have been impacting my life for ministry for decades - long before my most recent impact from them through Christian Leaders Institut...

Ivan SharpBarrie

Estimado y muy Querido Rich y Familia DeVos:Reciban nuestro más sincero y sentido saludo de condolencias por la desaparición de Helen. Hoy Damos gracias a Dios por la vida de ésta gran mujer, compañera y coequipera de Rich en las buenas y en l...

Julie y Jorge FierroBogota

Our deepest sympathy to the DeVos Family. Helen was a lovely, kind, and gracious lady. As independent business owners the King and I were guest in the...

GW and Edna KingFalls Church

We’re so reluctant to accept the fact that our respected Helen De Vos passing…Right now words are not able to express our feeling and condolences to our beloved Rich De Vos ,Doug..and all Rich family……. Take care!Love and thanks from all o...

Jiang Zhi Ying,Rebecca & PaulXiamen

Dios los bendiga y realmente los queremos mucho!!!!

Mary GonzálezMexico

She was truly a remarkable woman. She will be deeply missed.

Linda FaatzCorcoran

Mis mas sentidas condolencias a la Familia. permanecera viva entre cada uno de nosotros los empresarios AMWAY. llevaremos siempre su legado. gracias p...

Angelica Valero

MI ESPOSA ANABEL Y YO ESPRESAMOS NUESTRO MAS SENTIDO PESAME POR EL FALLECIMIENTO DE LA SRA. HELEN DEVOS GRAN SEÑORA QUE APOYO A SU ESPOSO PARA LA CREACION DE AMWAY Y QUE LLEGARA A SER LO QUE AHORA ES. AYUDANDO A TANTAS PERSONAS EN EL MUNDO A LOG...

JOSE LUIS MTZ. RDZ.NVA. ROSITA

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. We remember the scene when you and Rich came to Tokyo Dome in 2004. You gave courage and hop...

Setsuko& Shigeo TeradaAshiya

At this time… when everything is chaotic and Negative and Noisy… it feels like we take a breath and reflect on such a giver, lover and supporter of Humanity… Helen DeVos, in her grace, shows us through her life and her New Beginning… see...

Pete and Carol CharbonneauVero Beach

Thanks to you, I can see a nice future. thank you very much. I pray for your souls.

MIHO UMEHARAMito

We loved you … . .for the way you loved us,and leave us with so much to fondly remember. Goodbye and God Bless You.FIRAT WORLD WIDEDIAMOND LEADER.

nevin gokceISTANBUL

Helen’s hope was visible in this world through her generous support and heartfelt prayers for people in situations of poverty, injustice, and disaster...

World Renew Board, Staff, and Global PartnersGrand Rapids

So sorry for our loss. I did not know this great lady personally but am familiar with the inspiration she supplied to all of us. She was detrimental in helping build this wonderful business and loved by all. We will all miss her. Prayers for all...

Rick & Tina EllisMadison

Thank You Eternal Memories

Shingo Nosaka

Helen’s core belief that each person is an image-bearer of God inspired her faithfulness in helping entrepreneurs in 27 countries on four continents over many years. Because of her generosity and prayers, thousands of entrepreneurs, especially w...

Partners WorldwideGrand Rapids

So sorry for the loss of someone so special to many people. May God’s peace and comfort be with family and friends.

Diane MaharCopenhagen

Reste en paix, merci d avoir donner l’exemple

Famille Thibault BessetteSt Jean sur richelieu