Long time Delta resident, Bessie Rule passed away at her residence on Monday, April 27, 2020. Mrs. Rule was 68 years of age.
No funeral service is scheduled at this time.
Bessie Ann Eliasen was born on May 21, 1951 in Clear Lake, SD, the daughter of Arnold W. and Lucile E. (DeClercq) Eliasen. Bessie spent her early childhood in South Dakota and around age 10 the family moved to Lyons, Colo. Bessie had been a resident of Delta for the past 37 years, coming to Delta from Lyons. During her lifetime Bessie was a homemaker and also worked in the retail world as a cashier.
In November of 1972 Bessie married Edwin “Sonny” Porter. They had two children together. This union ended, but they remained friends. On June 30, 2000 Bessie wed Arla “Wayne” Rule in Delta. On Oct. 28, 2018, Wayne passed away in Eckert.
The things Bessie enjoyed doing included “hanging out” with her grandson Evan, riding motorcycles, singing at karaoke, and working hard.
Bessie is survived by her daughter, Amanda Porter (Cody Yeoman), of Delta; brother Dan Eliasen (Sharon) of Berthoud; brother-in-law Ronald “Choc” LaFollette of Lyons; a step sister, Frankie Phillips of Longmont, and her grandson Evan Porter.
Preceding Bessie in death was her son Mark, sisters Arlie and Colleen, and a brother Gerald.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at
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