In Memory Of
Gary Peter Mostert
1941
2023
Gary Peter Mostert
October 1, 1941 — April 22, 2023
After a short but intense battle with cancer, Gary Mostert (81) of Latham and Warners Lake died Saturday April 22, 2023. Gary had a great life.
Born in Delhi New York on October 1, 1941 to Gerrit and Clarabel (Porn) Mostert, Gary was raised on the family's Treadwell Road dairy farm with his predeceased siblings, Adrianna Baldwin and James "Jack" Mostert. Life lessons from the farm ensured Gary's future success.
Gary was a standout athlete in basketball and track at Delhi's Delaware Academy. He attended Clarkson University and SUNY Delhi, where he met his future wife Elinor Ann Keith. Gary and Elinor hoped to celebrate their 60th anniversary on December 21, 2023. Gary lived on Spring Valley Road in Delhi with Elle and two sons, Kenneth and Eric, until relocating to Latham to pursue a Town of Colonie employment opportunity. Their beloved son Kenny Mostert of Troy died unexpectedly on September 13, 2021. Eric Mostert lives in Menands with his wife Jane and four sons, John, Peter, Matthew, and Stephen.
Farm-life work ethic and pragmatism served Gary well throughout his career, culminating with Gary's elevation to Town of Colonie Water Superintendent. After retirement, Gary and Elle traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Since 1985, Gary and Elle summered at their Warners Lake camp with many, many family and friends.
Funeral services will be private.
Born in Delhi New York on October 1, 1941 to Gerrit and Clarabel (Porn) Mostert, Gary was raised on the family's Treadwell Road dairy farm with his predeceased siblings, Adrianna Baldwin and James "Jack" Mostert. Life lessons from the farm ensured Gary's future success.
Gary was a standout athlete in basketball and track at Delhi's Delaware Academy. He attended Clarkson University and SUNY Delhi, where he met his future wife Elinor Ann Keith. Gary and Elinor hoped to celebrate their 60th anniversary on December 21, 2023. Gary lived on Spring Valley Road in Delhi with Elle and two sons, Kenneth and Eric, until relocating to Latham to pursue a Town of Colonie employment opportunity. Their beloved son Kenny Mostert of Troy died unexpectedly on September 13, 2021. Eric Mostert lives in Menands with his wife Jane and four sons, John, Peter, Matthew, and Stephen.
Farm-life work ethic and pragmatism served Gary well throughout his career, culminating with Gary's elevation to Town of Colonie Water Superintendent. After retirement, Gary and Elle traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Since 1985, Gary and Elle summered at their Warners Lake camp with many, many family and friends.
Funeral services will be private.
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