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.
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....
PresidentRich 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...
BemidjiRich 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...
DearbornPalm 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...
West Palm Beachこのたびは、リッチデヴォス氏ご逝去の報を受け、心からお悔やみ申し上げます。
あまりにも突然で言葉になりませんが、私自身、家族、そして仲間の人生を大きく変えて下さった偉大なるリッチデヴォス氏に心から感謝を込めて心よりご冥福をお祈り申し上げます。
大阪市都島区 大東町３丁目7-29I 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 much of his longstanding relationship with Spectrum Health. I will miss our conversations, not...
Former President & CEOI 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...
WashingtonRich 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 ...
CutlervilleFor decades, Rich and Helen lived out their commitment to Christ by contributing to the flourishing of their neighbors in Grand Rapids. West Michigan ...
Grand RapidsToday 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...
WashingtonAbout 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 bu...
WyomingRich gave generously to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute with his time, talent, and treasure. For years, the Richard and Helen DeVos Freedom Center has been the engine that drives our work with outstanding college students and talented facu...
WilmingtonThe 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 phila...
HollandNow 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 center in Washington State. What I loved about it it was just the two of us talking nobody else ...
San DiegoOn 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...
Tysons Corner御冥福をお祈りいたします
貴方方の思いに感動してサインしました
amwayが広がれば世界が平和になると思いました
繋がったご縁を大切にしていきます
有難う御座いました
OitaRich often referred to Grand Valley as the college founded, nurtured and embraced by this community. Its mission and impact was applauded and revered ...
Grand Valley University Foundation DirectorWith 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...
Grand RapidsWhat 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 ...
AMHERSTWe stand with individuals throughout our country and world who mourn the passing of Richard DeVos, Sr. Through his steady and generous support of West Michigan, Mr. DeVos has made a lasting impact in our community. Mr. DeVos leaves an indelible ...
Grand RapidsI 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 busin...
Cambridge尊敬的狄维士先生，您好。您的一生充满了传奇色彩。是您们把伟大的安利事业传承在世界各地，并且遍地开花，让无数平凡的人都可以拥有实现梦想的机会。
我也是这个世界上的平凡人之一，我会实现梦想，并且会帮助更多的人去实现梦想。
在此我向您深深的鞠躬。您一路走好。
浙江省新昌县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...
Golden Valley敬爱的老狄维士先生，一路走好。。
漳州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...
Grand RapidsOver 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...
President Emeritus真的很难过，可我的难过不及我们的程婉芬老师的万分之一，感恩先生您创造了一个这么美好的环境,一个这么有爱的公司，让人与人之间的相处变得越来越简单，美好！我记着您的十句话：我错了，对不起，你一定可以，我相信你，我信赖你，我尊敬你，我感谢你，我需要你，我爱你,我为你骄傲！作为90后，我想告诉您，您的爱已经...
玛卡提Condalances to the family We thank god for you presence on this earth to have touched our lives with this wonderful opportunity.
Platnium
TrinidadThroughout his entire life, Rich DeVos dedicated himself to the work of providing economic opportunity for others and lifting up local communities. Hi...
WashingtonThe community of West Michigan has a profound legacy in the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program. This program was launched in 2010 and has been highly successful in completing 115 heart transplants, 122 lung transplants, 387 left v...
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