Helen DeVos
Helen June DeVos (née Van Wesep; February 24, 1927 – October 18, 2017) was an American philanthropist and political donor. She was the wife of Richard DeVos, co-founder of Amway beauty and home care products company and owner of the Orlando Magic basketball team. She was the mother-in-law of U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.[1]
DeVos was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She studied at Calvin College. In 1953, she married Richard DeVos. They had three sons, Dick, Dan, and Doug, and a daughter, Cheri DeVos-Vander Weide.
DeVos served on the board of directors of the Grand Rapids Symphony and the St. Cecelia Music Center.[2]
DeVos died at her home in Ada Township, Michigan on October 18, 2017 of complications from a stroke after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, aged 90.[3]
References change
- ↑ "Helen DeVos Dies at 90: Philanthropist, Political Donor and Mother-in-Law of U.S. Education Secretary". Los Angeles Times. October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ↑ Ashcroft, Brent (October 20, 2017). "Remembering Helen DeVos and Her Philanthropic Impact on Grand Rapids". Walker, MI: WZZM-TV.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Helen DeVos, Philanthropist Focused on Health, Christian Education and the Arts, Dies at 90". The Washington Post. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
Other websites change
- Helen DeVos, biographical website
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