Barbara Jezior

1941 - 2023

Barbara Jezior

April 17, 1941 - September 12, 2023

Cary, North Carolina - Barbara Ann Jezior (née Teeters), known as Bonnie, 82 years old, died peacefully on September 12, in Cary, NC. The cause was complications caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS aka Lou Gehrig's disease). Bonnie was a highly intelligent loving mother, gourmet cook, perpetual student, and consummate host and social butterfly, and had a wide range of interests and talents. She took true interest in her neighborhood, no matter where she lived, and developed strong social networks and many close friends.

Bonnie was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on April 17, 1941, to Colonel Bernard Teeters, US Army, (Ret.) and Peggy Teeters, author. Bonnie's husband, Colonel Anthony M. Jezior, US Army, (Ret.) preceded her in death. She leaves behind her three daughters, Susan Jezior Slane (Brian), Deborah Jezior, and Kathryn Jezior (Ron Lattanze). In addition, she leaves behind four grandchildren (Patrick Slane, Andrea Slane Argomaniz (Manny), Samantha and Alexa Lattanze), a great grandson (Samuel Anthony Argomaniz), and her four brothers (Michael, Trooper, David, and Alan Teeters).

Bonnie began her career in 1982 with the Department of Army (DoA) at Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, in Natick, Massachusetts as a Project Officer. Bonnie had a highly successful career achieving roles of Chief of the Human Factors Branch in Natick, Natick Liaison Officer in Washington D.C., and Senior Staff Advisor at Natick Labs. In 1996, as a civilian student, Bonnie was selected to attend the prestigious Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, PA. Bonnie retired in 2003 and continued to provide her expertise to the DoA as a consultant through GEO-Centers.

In addition to a degree from the Army War College, Bonnie received a B.A. degree in German from the University of Rhode Island and her M.S. in Psychology from Fitchburg State College.

Bonnie will be sorely missed by all. Her Celebration of Life will be held in Cary, N.C, at Wake Memorial Park, on October 16th at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her memory to The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter (mail to 4 N Blount St Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27601 or online at give.alsnc.org).