death_date death_place religion birth_place nationality birth_date known_for spouse image article_title name
7 december 2004 ada township , michigan , usa christian reformed church grand rapids , mi , usa united states 3 june 1924 amway founder betty van andel jay van andel.jpg jay van andel
 jay van andel
jay van andel

jay van andel -lrb- june 3 , 1924 -- december 7 , 2004 -rrb- was an american businessman best known as co-founder of the amway corporation , along with richard devos .
he also served as chairman of the u.s. chamber of commerce from 1979 to 1980 and later as a member of its senior council from 1980 to 1985 .
he was also known for funding religious missions and conservative political causes , including the republican party .
