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.

The first time I met Rich Devos was 32 years ago on stage as a result of qualifying for a promotion in UK. Later as we all left that function and were...
Cathy SugdenAshford
I remember when my parents were in the business in the early to mid 70’s. When we would travel they would listen to cassettes of many speakers but it was especially fun to listen to the tapes that Rich did. he was such an inspiration even for me...
Monte StrotherPlano
We are truly sorry to hear the loss of Rich DeVos. With his great vision and years of devotion to his business, he inspired us through out the years o...
Nilüfer and Merih Bölükbaşıİstanbul
A la distancia tu visión y propósito tocaron mi vida y la cambiaron para siempre. Gracias por tu legado. Descansa con la paz del hombre que vivió acorde a sus principios y valores, has dejado una huella en nuestros corazones. GraciasIn the di...
Claudia Arellano PlatzViña del Mar
Thank you Rich for spreading your love everywhere. Rip
CarsonSubang Jaya
May the road to heaven go well all the way!Thank you for setting up such a good enterprise for the benefit of mankind!
dongmeishandong
Thank you for being Simply Rich. We’ll always be grateful for the opportunity you gave us and your legacy will always live on. Every book we’ve read a...
Ivette & Rafael MonteagudoMiami
Спасибо огромное,за то что вы были, за то что вы создали,за то что внесли в мою голову,то что мало где узнаешь,спасибо что выташели с гето,я пронесу эту возможность через все свою жизнь и передам своим детям и внукам те знания которые вы дали мн...
АнтонЧеркассы
we love you forever!
毛勇沈阳
mèsi pou kontribisyon w nan mond lan. sa ou konstwi itil moun tout kote.
Jordany M. DorvélusPort-au-Prince
We have a lot of memories of Rich. One of the best was at a Magic game in a Orlando, Fl in the early 80s. He spoke to a small group before the game. W...
Greg & Pat HowardNew Smyrna Beach
Salute to the legend who made the geography of direct selling as his history.Aging can wither his physical body, but time will behold his place in the hearts and souls of millions of people like myself around the world ever.The one man of h...
RajaguruThanjavur
Que decir de este gran ser humano que ha dejado un legado insuperable,que decir del señor que creo el sistema de negocio mas humano y justo que haya e...
Marizela cabreraMiami
Mr. DeVos cared for young and upcoming entrepreneurs. I remember him meeting him twice. Both times he made himself readily available to take pictures individually with all of us there. He truly lived a ‘rich’ life. His example will live forever....
Krishna CheruvuEdison
Rich, Your life is an example for me to follow the principles that you lived by. Learning about you by reading your books,and watching your small clip...
SarathChantilly
RichDeVos rimarrà il mio esempio di semplicità ed amore .Sento una profonda gratitudine per tutto quello che ha creato che rappresenta una grande speranza per la mia famiglia. Sono vicina a tutta la sua famiglia.
LiaAvanzati
Working with Rich DeVos as a young CPA was very interesting and exciting, and as a new CEO he was willing to mentor me and others in this community. I...
Mike JandernoaGrand Valley University Foundation Director
Forever greatful, dear Rich DeVos. A great man, an inspiration to us all! Rest in peace.
Andrea and Alexander SzaboSala
Hello Our Precious Partners…Accept Our Sincere Condolences about Loss of Great Man of Legend of World Scale of Рича De Воса… БлагоЛаря Ричу and Дж...
VladАстрахань
Thank you for inspiring others during your lifetime. I honestly haven’t heard to much of your story, but from what I did hear; I instantly knew you was a man with a Good Heart, appreciate you sir and thank you for your service in the name of God...
Joshua RowryLas Vegas
Rest in peace. Million thanks for everything you have done and the opportunities that changed so many lives and our family. Love you forever We will n...
Amanulla sayyedMiraj
Aún me hace falta mucho por conocer de su legado y del trabajo arduo que le significó construir tan enorme compañía. Sólo me queda darle las gracias por tan magnifica labor. Ha dejado el compromiso de ser parte del cambio para construir un mundo...
Jeison Hernández
Forever you will be remembered! You were such a role model for so many people and a true representation of a man of integrity. Thank you for paving a ...
Geralynn
Thank you Rich….my life has been so impacted because of you and all that did to model your values into the Amway business. I hope my life as a ‘life enricher’ has passed along some part of what you believed.
Robert ColemanChesapeake
“One man with a desire is worth more than a hundred with merely an interest.” Mr. DeVos was a man with great desire and passion. He was an inspiration...
Joey CarterDallas
We don’t forget you for ever!We Miss you for ever! 2018.9.7
Niu Bao FengJin Zhong
Gratidão ❤️ Pela sua coragem e determinação de levar aos outros a oportunidade e esperança de terem uma vida melhor, de fazer desse mundo um lugar mel...
Jorhana GuimaraesJoão Pessoa
thank you very much
shijianzhubeijing
“Lo único qué hay entre un hombre y lo que quiere de la vida es muchas veces la voluntad de intentarlo y la fe de creerlo posible” Rich de Vos Gracias...
Leticia y Vicente RaspaSan Antonio
Great memories and incredible life because of the wonderful opportunity that Rich and Jay gave us! Many Diamond clubs and World wide trips that we have enjoyed ! We will miss you but will see you in the future again! May God Bless your family du...
Jim&Judy HeadCoeur d'Alene