Gary B. Mount ’66

Gary died Dec. 29, 2025, the result of glioblastoma brain cancer.

Gary came to Princeton from Princeton (N.J.) High School, where he lettered in football and track. At Princeton, he majored in psychology, belonged to Tiger Inn, played rugby, and ran track.

The year after graduation, Gary married Pam Hazenhal. Together, they served for three years as Peace Corps volunteers in Micronesia. Returning to the Princeton area, they purchased a 55-acre farm, Terhune Orchards, which over the years grew into a thriving enterprise of 250 acres.

Gary was a driving force in New Jersey for farming, farmland preservation, and conservation. He was recognized internationally as a leader in fruit tree farming. His 35 years of Terhune Orchards Newsletter articles were published in book form as A Farmer’s Life: Notes from Terhune Orchards.

For years, Gary and Pam hosted class gatherings at Terhune Orchards. In 2025, his Tiger Talk outlined his life and work. Just weeks before his death, the class honored him with its Locomotive Award.

Gary is survived by Pam; daughters Reuwai ’94 and Tannwen ’98; son Mark, several grandchildren; and brothers Lee and Timothy. The class extends its condolences to them all.