Jean Hackman’s heartbreaking love letter found… my lovely girl, Betsy
Published on April 16th, 2025 at 10:31 AM PDT
Jean Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were still in love like crazy until their tragic deaths – the pile of love notes in their fortunes makes it heartbreakingly clear.
Santa Fe authorities released an inspiring note – Hackman sweetly thanked Betsy for caring for him through his advanced Alzheimer’s disease, thanking him for making his birthday dinner and signing off with “Love You and the Guys, G.”
It was clear that the pair, who married in 1991, loved the old school way of showing affection, with Jean, who calls Betsy a “nice girl,” and another note that he was thinking about her.
Jean continued to play with it as it appears to be referring to yet another person’s health struggle.
It wasn’t just Jean – Betsy also wrote back, keeping him in the loop about the errands she was running and what she was doing during her day.
Authorities also revealed the last voicemail received by the couple on February 26, the day before news of their deaths was released.
It is unclear exactly when these notes were written, but on Betsy’s last day she was busy on the internet looking for information on Covid symptoms, such as dizziness and nosebleeds.
Her final search on the morning of February 12th was for a healthcare provider in Santa Fe. And she passed away that day from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. The gene died a few days later, around February 17th or 18th, from heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
Jean and Betsy were placed this month for a private ceremony with close friends and family to rest together forever.
