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.

Your life with theses wonderful people changed so many other lives.
Elaine OwenHuntsville
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 presentes como Familia en este Planeta Tierra y ser de tanta inspiración a muchos. Dios los bendiga y l...
Abel PalmieriValencia
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 distribut...
Jimmy HartGoldthwaite
She was truly a remarkable woman. She will be deeply missed.
Linda FaatzCorcoran
I’m sorry about your loss
Claudia P�rezEnvigado
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
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 p...
Donna FortierKamloops
Mis mas sentidas condolencias a la Familia. permanecera viva entre cada uno de nosotros los empresarios AMWAY. llevaremos siempre su legado. gracias por contribuir en este maravilloso proyecto. Dios la tenga en la Gloria. VENEZUELA.
Angelica Valero
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 o...
Partners WorldwideGrand Rapids
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 LE...
nevin gokceISTANBUL
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
Dios los bendiga y realmente los queremos mucho!!!!
Mary GonzálezMexico
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 Windy Hills home where Helen was our host with Rich. We enjoyed talking about family and our h...
GW and Edna KingFalls Church
My deepest condolences to the DeVos family. My prayers and thoughts.
Miriamholland
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
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 CREA...
JOSE LUIS MTZ. RDZ.NVA. ROSITA
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
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
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 each other’s homes, on Amway yacht and Peter island and countless trips, even on your jets. We wor...
Dorsey and Pam DeatonStone Mountain
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 i...
Rick & Tina EllisMadison
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 has been called home………….
Danute MillerMidlothian
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 ...
Betsy BraunRochester
Reste en paix, merci d avoir donner l’exemple
Famille Thibault BessetteSt Jean sur richelieu
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
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 hope to all people there. We would do our best with the scene in our lives. May God bless you.
Setsuko& Shigeo TeradaAshiya
Thank You Eternal Memories
Shingo Nosaka
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
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
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