Helen June DeVos | |
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_01.jpg) Devos and her husband with President Gerald Ford, 1974 | |
| Born | Helen June Van Wesep February 24, 1927 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 2017 (aged 90) Ada Township, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Frankfort High School |
| Alma mater | Calvin College |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Spouse | Richard DeVos (1953-2017) |
| Children | |
| Relatives | Betsy DeVos (daughter-in-law) |
Helen June DeVos (née Van Wesep; February 24, 1927 – October 18, 2017)[1] 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.[2]
- ^ "Helen DeVos, Philanthropist Focused on Health, Christian Education and the Arts, Dies at 90". The Washington Post. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
- ^ "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.