BOMBER MEMORIAL

MARY ESTHER McCUE HANSEN ~ Class of 1967
August 5, 1949 - August 5, 2025



Mary Esther (McCue) Hansen was born on August 5, 1949, to William P. McCue ^Sr. and Vera E. "Dee" McCue. She passed away on her birthday, August 5, 2025.

She attended Jefferson Grade School, Chief Jo Junior High School and graduated with the Class of 1967 from Richland's Columbia High School.

She is survived by her son, Brit Hansen; daughter-in-law, Betsy Hansen; and granddaughter, Ash Hansen; who live on Vashon Island; and her siblings: Bill McCue ^Jr. ('51) (Janet), Jay McCue ('56) (Donavie '57), and Ann McCue Hewett ('63) (Ed).


Written by Mary for the 40-year Class Reunion in 2007:

Mary (McCue) Hansen sends well wishes from Western Washington.

I became a single mom when my son was 8 years old. He is now 32 (when did THAT happen?) and living with his wife in Seattle's Capitol Hill area. No grandchildren yet - learning to be patient ...

Every chance I get, I travel with "The Girls." To honor my creative side, I like to make cards, sew, knit, and learn new things. What really makes me happy is to spend time with friends and laugh a lot.

Right after high school, I went to WSU for one year where I learned a very important lesson - I did not belong in college!! I spent a year at home and then attended a business college in Spokane.

I am Payroll Administrator and Accounting Assistant for a company based in Kirkland. Enough said about that - it is a job, not my life. My special interests mirror what I like to do when I have time, unless someone comes up with a better idea!

Over the years, I've lived in Boise, Idaho; Eugene, Oregon; back to Richland; Redmond, WA; Bellevue, WA; and I am now living in Renton, WA until the wanderlust strikes, and I pack up for a new adventure.

My travels have taken me to Palm Springs, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Abilene, TX; Coeur d'Alene, ID; and various fun spots throughout Washington and Canada. Rather a homebody, I guess!!

As for retirement, I'm still trying the old denial thing - if I ignore it, it will go away, won't it?


Note: Her brother, Jay ('56), passed away on October 18, 2026.

Her brother-in-law, Ed Hewett, passed away on April 12, 2026.

Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).