ORLANDO – Helen DeVos, wife of Amway co-founder and legendary Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos and a difference-making philanthropist in both Michigan and Florida, died on Wednesday night. She was 90 years old.
Helen died following complications from a stroke. She was recently diagnosed with having myeloid leukemia.
Rich DeVos, 91, has been the Senior Chairman of the Magic’s ownership group for the past 27 years. The ownership of the Magic is a family affair as the DeVos’ four children (Dick, Dan, Cheri and Doug) are heavily involved in the direction of the franchise. Dan DeVos serves as the Magic’s Chairman/Governor.