SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jennifer Bunting Dyck passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2016, in San Francisco, Calif.

A native of London, England, who came to the United States at the age of 12 during World War II aboard a ship that was dive-bombed by airplanes and chased by submarines, and later spent many years in Nassau, Bahamas, Jennifer became a true "Hutchonian" when she married Edward Dyck in June 1970. Jennifer won local golf championships, enjoyed volunteer work, was a member of P.E.O. Chapter BY, supported the Hutchinson arts, and brought refinement and culture to her new family and adopted city.

Jennifer was born July 8, 1928, to Doris and P.L. Bunting in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She lived and attended school near London. At this time, her family became interested in Christian Science. When war came to Britain, Principia, a Christian Science school in St. Louis, Missouri, made an offer to take a number of young British children of Christian Scientists as guests for the duration of the war. Doris took Jennifer and her younger brother, John, plus twin sons of another couple to St. Louis in the fall of 1940. Her father, P.L., stayed behind for the war effort. This was the beginning of Jennifer's lifelong love for Principia.

After an amazing 23-day trip on the S.S. Baltrover (documented in a family memoir), Jennifer began her American education. The family had no idea that it would be 5 years before they would reunite with P.L.! At the end of the war, when they returned to London, Jennifer studied French and Spanish at Bedford College, London University. After graduating she crossed the Atlantic again, returning to Principia Upper School to teach French and Spanish.

In 1953, Jennifer married Philip Andreae and moved to Nassau, Bahamas. Over the next fourteen years she developed a love for golf and birdwatching. She won the Ladies Golf Championship at Lyford Cay Club, and wrote a birding column for the local newspaper. She became Executive Director of the Bahamas National Trust, a conservation organization which got her an invitation to meet Queen Elizabeth during her royal visit in 1966. Jennifer was also deeply involved in the Christian Science Church, serving as First Reader of the local branch church, and Committee on Publication for the Bahamas for First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, MA. She traveled extensively with her husband to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East.

After a divorce, Jennifer moved to Washington, D.C. to be near her parents, who had relocated there in post-war years. She enjoyed Washington's international and cultural milieu. She was once asked to a dinner in honor of Prince Souvanna Phouma of Laos who was visiting, serving as his French interpreter.

In the summer of 1969, Jennifer returned to Principia again—this time for an Adult Summer Session. Principia would continue to play a big role in her life, as it was there that she met Mr. Dyck, a Hutchinson resident and recent widower who was also attending. They were married a year later.

For nearly 40 years, Jennifer was a member or supporter of The Hutchinson Symphony, the local and national chapters of The Audubon Society, P.E.O. Chapter BY, Prairie Dunes Country Club, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Children's Theater, the Kansas Cosmosphere, and more. She also served as a member of the board of trustees of Principia from 1971 until 1998.

Jennifer developed treasured friendships in Hutchinson. In addition, she was Ladies Golf Champion for Prairie Dunes and for the City of Hutchinson. She loved playing golf in the sand dunes of central Kansas where she said she could imagine the sea being on the other side of the dune—just like in Scotland! She was a fine tennis player, and followed the tennis opens, golf opens, and the Kansas City Royals every year. She was also an avid bridge player.

Jennifer and Edward attended many Principia Adult Summer Sessions, and also enjoyed travel. They shared their travelogues with friends and groups. They went to Africa, and to Australia to visit son, Bill, when he taught in Perth, and to Hong Kong to visit her brother and his wife when they lived there. They toured mainland China after it opened its doors. They traveled and cruised northern and southern Europe. They revisited parts of Normandy and sites where Edward was during World War II. They journeyed through South America and New Zealand as well.

Jennifer's parents, Doris and P.L., eventually moved to Hutchinson. They preceded her in death. Her husband, Edward Dyck, also preceded her in death, as well as a stepson, William Dyck. Her brother, John, and his wife, Elizabeth, reside outside of London. Jennifer is "Auntie Jenny" to their two daughters, and "Great Auntie Jenny" to their 5 grandchildren. In 2009, Jennifer moved to Portland, Oregon to live with her stepdaughter and family. However, she maintained her love and interest in her adopted Hutchinson, and read the Hutchinson News daily. In 2013, Jennifer moved to San Francisco where she lived at Arden Wood, a residential and assisted living facility for Christian Scientists. Two grandsons in the area were frequent visitors, as well as Anne who would go for a visit every month.

Jennifer is survived by: stepsons, Daniel Dyck (Linda) of Hutchinson, Edward I. Dyck (Gay) of Wright City, Mo.; stepdaughter, Anne Miller (John) of West Linn, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Symphony or Dillon Nature Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.