Rich DeVos wearing a tuxedo at a microphone.

In memory of Richard M. DeVos

Those leaving tributes vividly recall hearing him deliver one of his famous speeches or treasure his iconic handwritten notes signed “Love ya! Rich.” Or they were so thankful they got to shake his hand, feeling the warmth and sincerity of his greeting as he looked them in the eye. He is described as a cheerleader for the human spirit. An incredible visionary. A giant. A teacher. An ambassador. A true American hero. An ideal entrepreneur. A father figure. A motivator, dreamer and champion. The personification of humility. A philanthropist. The model of servant leadership.

Condalances to the family We thank god for you presence on this earth to have touched our lives with this wonderful opportunity. Platnium

Cicero and Margaret LalloTrinidad

Palm Beach Atlantic University celebrates the remarkable life, faithful testimony, citizenship and philanthropic legacy of our dear friend, Rich DeVos. The Lord used Mr. DeVos as a shepherd, a servant and a steward. He was an elite American full...

Bill FlemingWest Palm Beach

I am deeply saddened by the news of Rich DeVos’ passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I worked closely with Rich during...

Richard C. BreonFormer President & CEO

Today our hearts and prayers are with the DeVos family. The Heritage Foundation will forever be indebted to Richard DeVos for his courage, generosity, and commitment to conservative values. He generously endowed the Richard & Helen DeVos Cen...

Kay Coles JamesWashington

My precious DeVos family, I was on stage with Rich at the National Jr. Achievement convention in the IU Stadium in 1969, where Rich gave his first “S...

Vicki BrewerLafayette

訃報をお聞きして残念です。悲しいです、寂しくなりました。Rich からのメッセージは、私の心の励みでした。Amwayに出会ったことが、本当の自分がわかり役割を少し出来た事で、自分らしく過ごしています。今とっても幸せです。有難うございました。沢山の人に愛された大切なRichを亡くなられた御家族の皆さんに心からお悔やみ申し上げます。

Yasuko kishimotoYokkaichi city Nishiigura cho 3-14

Thank you for all you do for us！

Shanghua WenShanghai

Rich DeVos was a wise man of God that was willing to gently share his faith with anyone. It was an honor to have met him. I knew him more from the political world and his generosity in the non-profit world. He was a champion for good. The world ...

Mark JansenCutlerville

We stand with individuals throughout our country and world who mourn the passing of Richard DeVos, Sr. Through his steady and generous support of West...

Aaron GachGrand Rapids

Throughout his entire life, Rich DeVos dedicated himself to the work of providing economic opportunity for others and lifting up local communities. His legacy will be carried on by the countless people he helped empower to lead lives of dignity ...

Arthur BrooksWashington

My father’s trusted friend and fellow adventurer, Rich was much more than a business partner – he was like family. As a passionate philanthropist, Ric...

Dave Van AndelGrand Rapids

I was sadden to heard that the founder of Amway Mr. Rich DeVos has passed away today at age 92 Thank God he had a long life. I’ve been an Amway business owner for many years. I’ve been to many of Diamond weekends and many wonderful Amway functi...

Carolyn SommerfeldtCambridge

For decades, Rich and Helen lived out their commitment to Christ by contributing to the flourishing of their neighbors in Grand Rapids. West Michigan ...

Michael LeRoyGrand Rapids

Вы принесли нам много радости и надежды. Мы продолжим Ваше дело! Покойтесь с миром…

Олександр КостюкСлавута

The community of West Michigan has a profound legacy in the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program. This program was launched in 2010 and h...

Dr Penny Wilton, Department Chief, Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascualr Institute, Spectrum HealthGrand Rapids

Rich often referred to Grand Valley as the college founded, nurtured and embraced by this community. Its mission and impact was applauded and revered even by people who didn’t go there, like himself.Domiciled in West Michigan, the university’...

David FreyGrand Valley University Foundation Director

Now motivate the Angels up above as you have me and millions of others here on earth. I will always remember our meeting in the hall of a convention c...

Steve ForneySan Diego

With great sadness, we join the millions who mourn the passing of Rich DeVos. As one of the many beneficiaries of Rich’s philanthropy, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and the patients we serve are better because of his generosity. Rich’s h...

Jane BrierleyGrand Rapids

En palabras es imposible plasmar la grandeza de uno de los hombre que con su visión inspiro a millones de personas en todo el mundo, con una vida de p...

Nelson MalagonBogota

Over the years, Rich and I worked closely together and developed a partnership and friendship that will always hold a special place in my heart. It was a joy to work with him to create the downtown campus for Grand Valley and to be a part of his...

Arend D. (Don) LubbersPresident Emeritus

Rich DeVos was an artist whose palette were the words he spoke for others to hear. His genius wasn’t just his speeches, books or interviews… rath...

Jim HackettDearborn

Rich Devos was my friend, my mentor and my Chairman of the Board when I served as President of the Direct Selling Association. His dedication to freedom of thought, spirit and work made him unique in his time. His ability to motivate, educate, a...

JRobert BrouseBemidji

On behalf of our Board Chair Kay Coles James and The Gloucester Institute family, we honor Richard and Helen DeVos for their lives of generosity and f...

Winona ColesTysons Corner

There are no words to describe how much Rich DeVos will be missed by Marcia and me personally, our university, and the entire West Michigan community. Rich gave so much of himself to Grand Valley. His enthusiasm and vision were contagious, and d...

Thomas J. HaasPresident

Rich gave generously to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute with his time, talent, and treasure. For years, the Richard and Helen DeVos Freedom Cent...

Charlie CopelandWilmington

What can one say about a man that was “bigger than life” but yet so humble, kind and giving? I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. DeVos as a young woman in the 1960’s. My Aunt & Uncle, Rita & Frank Delisle, were early distributors of Amway ...

Nancy Leduc HamelAMHERST

I’m proud to say I have been blessed by the DeVos family through the DeVos Urban Ministry program. Thank you for your commitment to sustaining this pr...

Paula HaywoodGolden Valley

The world has lost a hero today. Rich De Vos was a builder of business, community, and most of all: people. He was instrumental in inspiring the philanthropic spirit of West Michigan. His humility and giving heart will forever be an example to u...

Mayor Nancy De BoerHolland

I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know Rich when I worked for President Ford at the White House. He was a wonderful and generous gentleman...

Terry O'DonnellWashington

About 30 years ago I went to an event Rich DeVos was going to be at just to meet him. As a small business person he was to me the Michael Jordon of business and free enterprise. Mr. DeVos was heading towards the podium with a crowd around him a...

Tommy BrannWyoming