A Note From Dick DeVos

Welcome! My life’s work in business, public policy, civic engagement, and education have been rewarding endeavors. That work continues today. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help mentor businesses, lead public policy initiatives, and support the rapid growth of West Michigan. My hope is that you are inspired and encouraged to join in creating positive change and leaving a lasting impact on West Michigan and beyond.


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15 hours ago
Dick DeVos

Today would have been Dad’s 100th birthday.

His steady encouragement, generosity, optimistic spirit (the most optimistic man I have ever known), and unwavering belief in people’s potential changed lives around the world. His words still guide us, and his example as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, community leader and entrepreneur still inspires us today.

We miss you every single day, Dad. Love you!
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Today would have been Dad’s 100th birthday.
 
His steady encouragement, generosity, optimistic spirit (the most optimistic man I have ever known), and unwavering belief in people’s potential changed lives around the world. His words still guide us, and his example as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, community leader and entrepreneur still inspires us today.
 
We miss you every single day, Dad. Love you!

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The Dynamic Dou of Amway!

Una persona de valores Ojala todos los que pasen por esta empresa entiendan sus fundamentos, amen a las personas y realmente las acompañen a vivir la vida que desean sin usarlos para su provecho

ขอบคุณแนวคิดแนวทางที่ทำให้ผู้คนได้มีโอกาสใช้สิ้นค้เพื่อคุณภาพชีวิตและไม่ทำลายโลกสิ่งแว้ดล้อม

Great guy. Met him at an Orlando Magic game.

A person who gives great opportunities is often regarded as a god. It is truly a giving business. People like us in India are very fortunate to have received this opportunity, which has helped us achieve freedom. He was a genius. Happy 100th birthday!

Oh wow Happy 100 Rich Ever grateful for the doors you opened and the way you did it

Rich was an amazing kind hearted man who loved people. Had several opportunities to have conversations with him and even shared a coffee once. Worked for Amway for 35 yrs and had such respect for him and Jay. Happy Birthday and hope they have ice cream with chocolate sauce in heaven!

ขอบคุณสิ่งที่คุณคิดและลงมือทำเพื่อคนบนโลกนี้

Gracias mil gracias por dejar ese legado y darnos la oportunidad de seguir construyendo y poder ayudar a muchas personas. Feliz cumpleaños Rich de Vos un saludo hacia el cielo .

Chúc mừng sinh nhật ngài Rich Devos

ขอบพระคุณ คุณริสเขายังอยู่ในหัวใจของคนทั้งโลก🙋‍♀️💕💕💕💕💕รักจากฉันอีกคน🙋‍♀️💕

Thank you so much Rich DeVos. You inspire us all! 🌟

Thanku for build amway

Appreciate the love and legacy 🙏..

Thinking of your family

Desde 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇷 Gracias 🙏 🙏🙏

Ngưỡng mộ ông vô cùng

We all indian love you. Our lives change for you.

生日快樂🎊🎊🎊

Thank you Rich enriching our lives❤️

Mil gracias por dejar un graan legado.feliz cumpleaños hasta el cielo

A very happy birthday to the man of hope family rewards all over the world for millions of people love you sir 🎂🎈🎈🎈

Mil, mil gracias por todo.

祝生日快樂🎉🎉🎉

Feliz cumpleaños mi hermoso señor

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4 weeks ago
Dick DeVos

So many people have memories of running into my parents through Amway or around Grand Rapids. They genuinely loved people and never stopped cheering them (and each other) on. This weekend would have marked their 73rd wedding anniversary. The life they built together showed all of us what enduring love and commitment look like. Thank you both for your amazing example. So grateful for both of you and my love always !! ... See MoreSee Less

So many people have memories of running into my parents through Amway or around Grand Rapids. They genuinely loved people and never stopped cheering them (and each other) on. This weekend would have marked their 73rd wedding anniversary. The life they built together showed all of us what enduring love and commitment look like. Thank you both for your amazing example. So grateful for both of you and my love always !!

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Rich walked me through their Summer Home here in Holland…. The sitting room just outside their bedroom had two chairs, a TV , a bookcase with a few souvenirs…a table between the chairs holding only a worn Bible. I knew then and have often drawn on, your parents had priorities ….. and they were in Love!

I was 18 years old and met your dad at Laurie Mulham’s house. He was sitting on the floor in the living room just chilling being a normal guy that was very interested in what we kids were up to that night. After I met him Bill Mulham asked me if I knew that was😂😂😂😂 I said no, he said that’s Amway😂

A very kind and brilliant man who always made you feel like you were special. Somehow, he would remember your name and I would always feel so good when somebody like Richard say, hi Bill how are you? Such a simple thing but so powerful. If everybody read his books, be like Rich!, 10 powerful words to say to people and his other simple and amazing powerful books, the world would be such a better place! I miss him and think of him often and hopefully my life is a reflection of what I learned from Rich DeVos and how I treat others.

When you think Grand Rapids you think DeVos

I met him at my son's football game on the field after he walked up sat beside me shared his story about faith and his story of his heart surgery 🙏 after that I saw him again I was working at Mary freebed at the time I was walking in his Audi pulled up in the round about at the hospital a guy let's him out of the back he gets out and yell hey Tony

I worked with your Grandma Ethel. She was a sweet lady and very down to earth. I was 19 and taught me how to use a 10 key calculator without looking. I remember her telling me one day, that she would tell your dad that he puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else.

Rich De Vos Siempre ha Sido mí Inspiración en mis 45 años cómo IBO 💎

Your dad spoke at my high school graduation in 1973. How many people can remember who spoke at their high school graduation? He made a big impression on me!

And do you ever just walk around GR?

I first saw RDV speak when THE AMWAY GRAND PLAZA OPENED UP...I was a 18 year kid, Grand Rapids Mi, downtown was in very bad shape. His positive speaking and energy in that room was something I never experienced before, it changed my life. Many times I served Mr and Mrs DeVos at the hotel when they hosted many friends and Family it was always a pleasure...THAT FAMILY CHANGED Grand Rapids MI GOD BLESS RICH AND HELEN.

I never knew your parents, but live in the benefits of their generosity. Grand Rapids would not be what it is today without them. World class medical facilities, sports and entertainment venues, business investments, and job growth are some of the direct benefits, but I am sure there is much more that we do not see. Thank you for the tribute to your parents, and we honor them with you.

Both families have international respect because of their vision. Millions of people in the world are thankful to them.

I grew up with Doug, I used to take the boat down to your house for dinner with your folks. Also knew them from Troop 342, LaGrave Ave Church. Boumas, Swets, DeGraff. They would come down to the boathouse in the jeep. Good times.

Your dad is an AWESOME guy the best business owner and I worked for your company for 43 years. I have dance and entertain employees at many Christmas program and always enjoyed Mr. Rich De Vos Christmas story he reads from the bible. Actually I have so many great Amway stories of how your dad treated us. (*_*)

They both were such awesome people!

What a legacy they left; their generosity is beyond compare. West Michigan was so lucky to have the DeVos and VanAndel families.

❤️Very Beautiful couple! Rich always had something amusing to say and I enjoyed listening to him speak at employee meetings. Very much admire your family! 💐

Great couple....changed mullions lifestyle including us. Thank you to the family

They are missed. 😢

He and my grandpa were friends in high school!!

Thank you for your sharing to our community! We love it.

Congrats

Bendiciones

Biết ơn ông rất nhiều. Kính chúc ông bà mạnh khoẻ và hạnh phúc

Tan bellos!! 😍😍

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