was born to Walter and Clara Strebig on March 11, 1935. A Salem resident all her life, she
graduated from North Salem High School. She briefly attended Oregon State University but
realized quickly that college was not for her. At age 19 she got a job at Salem General Hospital
as an Admissions Clerk on the night shift. She would remain employed by Salem Hospital for
the next forty-three years, rising the ranks to her last role as Director of Patient Accounts.
She retired in 2002.
Carol married Larry Keppinger in 1956 and they raised two daughters; Lisa (Steve
Hardenbergh) and Lori (Keith Jefferson). They were married for 26 years. Carol married Russell
Anderson in December of 1983 and they shared thirty-eight years of marriage, Russ devotedly
caring for Carol at the end of her life.
Carol is predeceased by her parents and her brother Robert. She is survived by Russ,
daughters Lisa and Lori, and their husbands and beloved grandchildren
Randall and Emma Jefferson. Carol’s family would like the express gratitude to Serenity
Hospice for their care and support during the end of Carol’s life. Donations in memory of Carol
can be made to Serenity Hospice, 6444 Fairway Ave SE, Salem, OR 97306.
A graveside service will be held at Belcrest Memorial Park, 1295 Browning Ave S., Salem, OR
97302 at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 1st, 2022.
Reception to follow at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Services 605 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR
97301.
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