Ann L. Hunter

Ann L Hunter, age 92, of Wichita, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 18, 1932 to Dr. Edgar Pendlebury and Arla Shoenthaler Pendlebury. Ann grew up in La Porte City, IA and later went to Iowa State University, receiving her BS in Foods and Nutrition and a MS in Institution Management. Later she received her PhD in Education from Kansas State University. Ann met her husband, John Hunter, while at Iowa State University. They were married in 1954 and raised four children; Cheri (Glenn), Beth, Rob (Kim), and Amy (Jeff). Ann had ten grandchildren: Thomas and Sara Etherington; Mitchell and Allen Burright; Allie, Riley, and Lauren Hunter; and Megan, Hunter, and Carson Smith. She also had four great-grandchildren: Maelynn, Maliki, and Macie Burright; and Penn Silvestri. Ann spent 45 years as a professor at Wichita State University, where she served as the primary instructor for the University's undergraduate nutrition courses. She was also honored with a brick in the Plaza of Heroines by the University's Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Health Professions. She was named as a Faculty Emeritus, a high honor, by the University. Ann was also a registered, licensed dietitian and had her own consulting business for long-term care and other facilities in the Wichita area. Over the years, she received many awards at the national, state, and local levels both for teaching and in the field of dietetics. She was a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association and received honors for her contributions to the American Dietetic Association, Kansas Dietetic Association, and to the Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities at the state, region, and national levels. In addition, Ann served as President of the Wichita District Dietetic Association, Kansas Dietetic Association, as well as Chair of the Kansas and National Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities. Ann was involved in the legislative process to obtain licensure for Kansas dietitians. She also conducted peer reviews of books and publications in national journals. Ann has always been engaged in the community. Seldom did she leave the house and not encounter a former WSU student. Ann was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and for many years volunteered at the Assistance League. Her hobbies included playing golf and bridge, attending WSU sporting events, Wichita Music Theater, and Symphony concerts. Ann enjoyed spending time with friends and family, traveling, and her Friday night neighborhood dinner group. Ann is preceded in death by her parents Dr. Edgar and Arla Pendlebury, and her husband, John Hunter. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials have been established at the Assistance League of Wichita, PO Box 8072, Wichita, KS 67208 and Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67208. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.