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....
PresidentOn 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 for their support of hundreds of African American college students whose lives they changed as a...
Tysons CornerI’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 ValleyCondalances to the family We thank god for you presence on this earth to have touched our lives with this wonderful opportunity.
Platnium
TrinidadBecause of you & Amway, we have A Great Life. Thank you for everything. Rest in Peace….
MedanOver 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 EmeritusThe community of West Michigan has a profound legacy in the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program. This program was launched in 2010 and h...
Grand RapidsWe 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 RapidsWith 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 R...
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 business owner for many years. I’ve been to many of Diamond weekends and many wonderful Amway functi...
CambridgeRich 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 DirectorPalm 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感谢狄维士先生60年前创办了伟大的安利公司，给无数人带来了希望和机会！
狄维士先生是伟大的，他的精神值得我们永远学习！
岳阳感谢您和老温安洛先生创办了这么好的公司，把爱和希望给每一个普通人！自由企业家精神长存！
最好的缅怀就是和安利公司共同成长！
张家口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...
WashingtonThroughout 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 ...
WashingtonI 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...
Former President & CEO존경하는 리치디보스창업자님~~
리치의 더불어사는자본주의를 통해 자연과 인간에 대한 사랑이 얼마나 큰지 공감하면서 사업의 기회를 알게되었습니다~
그 기회를 저에게까지 와서 얼마나 감사한지~~~~
20260304 에이다에서 창업자님을 뵙기위해 파트너와함께 하고있는데ㅠ.ㅠ
그래도 하나님나라에서 사랑하는분들과 후뭇하게 바라보실 생각하니 기쁘고 행복합니다~~
꼭 7년뒤 에이다에 있을것을 약속드립니다~
지켜봐주세요^^
사랑하고 존경합니다~~~♡♡...
전주The 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...
HollandWe want to Thank You for the Life you lived and the millions of people that you touched around the World. YOU were one of the most influential men in our life and we will never ever forget you and your Family. We will keep ‘Selling America’ as l...
GreenwoodRich gave generously to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute with his time, talent, and treasure. For years, the Richard and Helen DeVos Freedom Cent...
WilmingtonWhat 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 ...
AMHERSTNow 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...
San DiegoMy father’s trusted friend and fellow adventurer, Rich was much more than a business partner – he was like family. As a passionate philanthropist, Rich was enthusiastic about Van Andel Institute from the beginning. He and Helen were among the fi...
Grand RapidsRich 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...
DearbornFor decades, Rich and Helen lived out their commitment to Christ by contributing to the flourishing of their neighbors in Grand Rapids. West Michigan is thriving in no small part due to their investment in this community. We are especially grate...
Grand RapidsRich 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 freed...
BemidjiToday 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...
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 pol...
CutlervilleAbout 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 an...
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