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.

Helen June DeVos
Devos and her husband with President Gerald Ford, 1974
Born
Helen June Van Wesep

February 24, 1927
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2017(2017-10-18) (aged 90)
Ada Township, Michigan, U.S.
EducationFrankfort High School
Alma materCalvin College
OccupationPhilanthropist
SpouseRichard DeVos (1953-2017)
Children
RelativesBetsy DeVos (daughter-in-law)
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