Irene "Scottie" Skattum

I first met my good friend Scottie when we were both members of "Sweet Adelines", the women's Barbershop Harmony group. Within that group, we formed a quartet with Aggie Schmeltzer as bass, Scottie as baritone, me as lead, and Nellie Redders as tenor. Nellie's husband was our coach, and he also sang in a men's quartet. Thus the name "Copy Cays", since we often copied the mens group's songs. We all became very close friends.

Our quartet sang on TV's Dairyland Jubilee show, and on a...

To Scottie's family, our heartfelt sympathy upon her passing. I (David) worked at Manchester's when in college in the late 1970's-early 80's and met Scottie there. She will forevermore be in our memories. My partner Wayne also met Scottie and was very fond of her. We have provided a gift of tree planting in her honor.

Sweet Scottie, you hooked me with your cookies, and we remained friends from then on. You will be missed. Sympathy to your family.

Dear Scottie,

We will miss your great sense of humor and laughter.

Tom and Chris Grannis