Age 48 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 6, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Joni Gilbert; aunt, Diane “DiDi”; grandparents, John and Corabelle Gilbert. Survived by loving husband, Sean Curran; sons, Gavin and Griffin; identical twin sister, Toni Gilbert; niece, Brooke, her son, Bentley; nephew, Mason; cousin, Cori (Ben) and their children, Avery, Emma, Ian and Carter; also other loving family and friends.
Tami was born October 9, 1972 in South St. Paul, MN. She was raised in Inver Grove Heights, attended Simley High School and graduated from Mankato State University in 1995 with a Business Management and Human Resources degree.
A kind, generous, full-of-life and benevolent soul, Tami was also a devoted mother and wife, a loving sister, aunt and cousin, and a caring and loyal friend to many. Her radiant smile and personality lit up the room and her positivity was magnetic and endearing.
Gavin and Griffin were the loves of Tami’s life. Together, Tami and Sean built a loving home and encouraged their boys to pursue their passions. Their family was active with the school, neighborhood and community, and they cherished the relationships they built in Inver Grove Heights and at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School.
Tami’s love for sports began at a young age, as trips to Twins and Vikings games with her mother and sister ignited her passion for Minnesota’s teams. Later in life, Tami became a Vikings Season Ticket Member with her mom, sister and friends, and they enjoyed following the team year-round, even making trips annually to training camp in Mankato. More than anything, Tami was committed to putting others before herself. She was dedicated to volunteerism and particularly enjoyed blending it with her love for sports.
Tami recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, where she was a manager of Credit PSR & Reserves. She was a dedicated worker and a perfect example of what hard work and commitment can yield.
Even with all of these commitments and hobbies, Tami was insistent on participating as a member of the Lacrosse board, as a Mite coordinator and team manager for the Inver Grove Heights Hockey program and as a generous volunteer at Faithful Shepherd.
Tami managed her family’s life at a thousand miles an hour and she loved every minute of it, seemingly always hungry for more. She was a positive impact on many and a source of joy and unity for her loving family and friends. We know she is now one of God’s angels eagerly organizing events for her mother and aunt DiDi in heaven. Tami’s spirit is already missed, and her memory will never fade.
Funeral Service is set for 9:30 AM on Friday, November 13, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122. Interment at General Lutheran Cemetery, South St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
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