don hackett, 1942-2005

this has been a very sad couple of days. kathryn’s dad died suddenly last saturday morning, of a heart attack. he was such a nice man. it seems so unreal.

i will never forget him and the barbershop quartet singing “sunrise, sunset” from fiddler on the roof, to kathryn and brett at their wedding last may. everyone in the room was in tears. it was fantastic.

kathryn is doing way better than i probably would be in the same situation. she’s a tough cookie. it’s so hard, though. i’m glad she’s got a strong supportive husband and a good circle of friends.

the memorial service is tomorrow afternoon at 4.

HACKETT JR., , DONALD EDWARD
Was born August 30, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Donald Edward Sr. and Marie Mild Hackett. He passed away suddenly on December 17, 2005 in Richardson, Texas. Don was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1964 and served in Vietnam. He was also past president of the local Naval Academy Alumni Association. One of the great passions of his life was barbershop music. Don was an active member of the Town North Men of Note Chorus and a former member of the Vocal Majority. Don was preceded in death by his father, Donald Sr., and brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Diane; daughter, Kathryn Hackett; Kathryn’s mother, Susan Hackett; mother, Marie Hackett; and other family and a host of cherished friends. A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Ave. Dallas, Texas 75243. If you would like to make a donation in his honor, please consider: Southwestern District Youth in Harmony Fund c/o Richard Morrison, 4028 Eggenhufer, Plano, Texas 75023.