FAMILY: Richard M. DeVos Co-Founder Amway Passes Away

ADA, MI. (THECOUNT) — Richard M. DeVos, the co-founder of Amway, has died.

The family made the announcement Thursday morning.

DeVos died peacefully at his home in Ada, surrounded by family, at the age of 92.

The family released this statement:

Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Rich DeVos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 6, 2018, at age 92.

Dad spread positivity everywhere he went and encouraged everyone he met. He did that for his children and grandchildren, and for countless others around the world. His positivity was a constant, motivating force that inspired many others to make meaningful changes in their own lives and communities. He was a visionary leader, builder, life enricher, motivator, and a champion for people from all walks of life.

Rich DeVos was many things to many people, but to us he was simply “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Bumpa,” or “Papa Great.” We are deeply grateful and blessed beyond measure to have been loved unconditionally, raised, mentored, and inspired by him. He was a role model unlike any other.

While we are saddened by his passing, our hearts are full as we celebrate the extraordinary life he led. We are comforted that he is reunited with Mom, and that together they are experiencing the joy of eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. source

DeVos was born March 4, 1926 in Grand Rapids. He was a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School, attended Calvin College, and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944-1946. He married Helen J. Van Wesep in 1953. Helen DeVos died last October.