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.

Rich, Amamos su filosofía, gracias por su visión, el mundo se ha conmovido por tu partida, seguiremos llevando hasta el lugar mas extremo tu mensaje d...
TOMAS QUIPRAXRUHA
Rich DeVos was a great and admired leader in our lifetime. He was, friendly, wise, faithful, and an encourager, a man who was a model of integrity and generosity. Our life was made better because we knew him as a business leader. He gave us conf...
Joe and Mimi FerlitaHoffman Estates
I thank God for having donated to the world Rich DeVos. I thank Rich DeVos for donating and pouring all the talent he received onto the world with gre...
NataliaSondrio
I am deeply grateful for the influence that Rich had on my life. When I was a young woman, I heard him first in his speech ” Selling America”. This talk heavily influenced my life’s direction and set up and supported my political and economic th...
Janalee CooperNorthfield
Thank you very much for bringing so much hope to a world that so often seems so hopeless.
Doug NewmanAurora
My most heartfelt words of condolences to the entire family Devos, 20 years working in the company I have always felt respect and admiration for the main foundations, and their way of sharing education, donations with the most needy with humanit...
isabel E. Rodriguez RCaracas
Thank you.I love you.I’m so proud of you.
Yang yangChong qing
Lamento mucho la perdida, y de no haberlo conocido en persona; siempre agradecido por haber pensado en mi, sin conocernos y todos los que vienen detrás de mi, tanto descendencia como down lines.Impactado, de lo que hicieron por otros,Que e...
Rafael Cid AlvarezCaracas
I did not know Rich DeVos personally, but want to say that I admire him for living life so courageously - for standing by his convictions, regardless ...
Cherie
I am Very Fortunate to have attended an evening with Rich Devos in Seattle in the 80’s. Awestruck entertained laughed alot & Learned So Much. I Still have cassette tapes & CD’s of Rich. I am not as saddened by his passing as i am Honored...
Steve HawkinsBeaverton
Thank you Rich for being a man of such Godly character in everything you said & did. How kindly you treated everyone. The vision you were given to...
Paul & Shannon HalversonWrightstown
I have worked for Amway for 25 years. Rich only came out to CA a few times in my career, but when he did, he made sure to connect with employees and had an encouraging word for everyone. In 2008, he generously gave all employees a copy of his bo...
Erika HopeBuena Park
理查·狄维士先生传奇的一生,荣耀归上帝!他虽然已安息主怀,在他生前带给无数普通人改变命运的机会,赋予伙伴们正确的心态和价值观。这是梦想家和实力派缔造的一段商业传奇,更是一本堪称教科书级的创业家精神示范。在此,让我们向理查·狄维士先生致敬。
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