- Date Of Birth: March 23, 1948
- Date Of Death: September 6, 2021
- State: Arizona
Susan Hackett was born in Alhambra, CA. Her father Harry Simmons volunteered in the United States Navy in World War 2 and her mother Mary Simmons was a talented artist. Susan was destined to become a creator having been born from a mother and grandmother of artistic backgrounds and a brother who is an accomplished photographer.
She met Donald Hackett New Year’s Eve 1968 and they became fast friends which later lead to a deep rooted and unshakable love. Eight years later Susan accepted Donald’s proposal by saying, “When?” and they were married on October 22, 1977. Susan always wanted to be a mother and an artist and she ensured to make all of her dreams come true. Art was Susan’s true passion and her life’s calling.
She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts in April of 1989 her family grew by one with the arrival of a rambunctious and lively baby girl, named Tatiana. Susan was a skilled and very accomplished artist in paint, textiles and photography. Her love for all kinds of art knew no limits.
Susan followed her dreams and was in constant support of others being able to do the same. She thrived when helping people become who they wanted to be and achieve their own dreams. Her love truly knew no bounds.
She is survived by her spouse (Donald Hackett), child (Tatiana Maria Hackett), and grandchildren (Maleena Belle, Lyliana Melody, and Richard King).
