La Jolla Jennifer "Ginger" (Kiesel) Wildrick, resident of San Diego for over 50 years, passed away on December 17, 2018, surrounded by family and friends, at her home in La Jolla. Born on July 8, 1947, adopted by the late Helen Kleinbauer and the late Rudolph Russell Kiesel. Ginger graduated from Crawford High School in 1965 and San Diego City College in 1967 as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). She began her nursing career at El Cajon Valley Hospital prior to becoming a Flight Attendant for Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA). She flew for PSA, and later US Airways, for more than 20 years before retiring in 1988. Ginger married the love of her life, Naval Officer (Capt.) William "Bill" Wildrick in 1972. In 1989, the couple, along with their three children, moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Once settled in Florida, she returned to her nursing career as an LVN at Vicar's Landing retirement community and managed her own electrolysis practice prior to retiring in 1998. Upon their return to San Diego, Ginger resumed a career in early childhood education at La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School.Ginger was a devoted, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, caregiver, teacher and friend. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling, running, hiking, cooking for and hosting family and friends. She lived life with love, laughter and always a smile. Ginger was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Staniar Wildrick. She is survived by her sons, Charles "Tad" White Wildrick II (Jennifer) and Austin Staniar Wildrick; daughter, Ashley Wildrick Swartout (Matthew); twin sister, Judith "Judy" Kiesel Allen; and grandchildren, Chandler Gwynn Wildrick, Kiesel Grey Wildrick, William Norton Swartout, Harrison Wildrick Swartout, and Sterling Kiesel Swartout. The family invites donations in Ginger's name to Children's Home Society of California and La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School. Friends and family members may attend the celebration of life, officiated by Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham, on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm. at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave, La Jolla. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight Jennifer Ginger' Wildrick July 8, 1947 - December 17, 2018

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Published by La Jolla Light on Jan. 10, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Wildrick

10 Entries

Titti Månsson

February 10, 2019

Thank you for your varm hospitality, 1984 and wonderful family.

Titti, Sweden

January 18, 2019

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times that you shared together. May you find comfort from our Heavenly Father during this difficult time. My sincere condolences to the family. Psalm 94:18,19

Cynthia Stiles

January 17, 2019

So sad to hear of Ginger's passing. We will always fondly remember her as Claire's first teacher who was always so loving and kind. She had a such an impact on so many and will live on in our memories always.

Yoli Banda (Leon)

January 16, 2019

I'm so sad to hear of Jennifer's passing. I met her at Horace Mann Jr. High and we giggled our way through Crawford High School. My condolences to family and friends during this very sad time.

January 15, 2019

To Jennifer's family and friends, please take comfort in each other during this sad time. My deepest sympathies go out to you all.

Berna Cliffe

January 14, 2019

Wishing Ginger's family strength and peace and the knowledge that she will be forever in your hearts and soul.

Her spirit and smile will stay with me forever.
Love, Berna

A B

January 13, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. May you find a measure of comfort found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will all see our loved ones again

January 12, 2019

Please accept my deep expressions of sympathy. May the loving memories you've shared continue to warm your heart. Psalms 116:15

Dana Turner

January 10, 2019

I am so sad and sorry to hear about the passing of beloved Ginger. She was one of my son's very first preschool teachers back in 2010 and I just loved seeing her at the preschool in the years that followed and giving her a hug and staying in touch with her. She will be so missed by so many and wanted to let you know that I'm praying for the family during this very difficult time. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. She was a wonderful woman. Rest in peace, sweet Ginger.

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