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In memory of Janine Morse
Steve Morse writes in his website:
Yesterday, February 4, at 2:40pm, I said my last goodbye to my beloved wife, Janine. We had been in a period of remission which lasted not nearly long enough. But luckily, I was able to spend virtually every day with her as she found workarounds to get through some of the aftermath of the long chemo treatment. But we did travel and do things, and were enjoying life with both of us cherishing every moment. Deep down, we knew that any day, we could get the news.
Some of you knew her, as she would sell shirts at my trio (Steve Morse Band) gigs, and she loved to travel and meet everyone. If anybody happens to read this who got their picture with Janine and I a few weeks ago at the Kansas concert in Clearwater, you have a photo of the last show she ever went to, and I’d love to see that shot if you could post it.
Read Steve’s heartfelt eulogy to his wife in full on stevemorse.com.
We extend our most sincere condolences to Steve and his family.
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Times like this are so sad, and always come too soon.
February 6th, 2024 at 15:23All we can do is offer our sympathy.
I was very sad when Steve left Purple but he is an amazing guy and he stood by his beloved wife till the end and spent every single day with her.
February 6th, 2024 at 15:52May she rest in peace and may her beautiful memory gives you the strength and hope for an amazing future ahead of you.
My condolences to you Steve and to all your loved ones.
Peace ✌️
How devastating.
Have a safe journey, Janine.
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February 6th, 2024 at 17:39Heartfelt condolences to Steve & family. Words never suffice
February 6th, 2024 at 18:09Vale Janine Morse & condolences to Steve & his & Janine’s family.
February 6th, 2024 at 19:24Absolutely awful.
My deepest condolences to Steve and his family.
February 6th, 2024 at 19:32What a sad day!! Condolences to Steve and his Family!! May Janine RIP!!
February 6th, 2024 at 19:59Condolences to Steve & family. At least you managed to spend quality time with her Steve, & her suffering here has ended. The world-of-light that we check-in-to is meant to be pretty good, so no doubt she’ll be fine !
RIP Janine.
Peace !
February 6th, 2024 at 22:11Steve,
February 6th, 2024 at 22:19Such sad news, I can’t imagine what you must be going through. Prayers are with you from everyone.
Remember the good times, my heat is with you and condolences to Steve and his family
February 6th, 2024 at 22:48My heart goes out to you , Steve and your family. I keep you in
February 7th, 2024 at 01:32my thoughts and hope for you peace and happiness. Love is Never Lost.
Terrible news.
As long as you live, your loved one will live on through you.
February 7th, 2024 at 01:42Sad news. Condolences & Godspeed.
February 7th, 2024 at 01:46My sincere condolences and much strength for Steve!
February 7th, 2024 at 01:56“Cherish those around you, and let them know”.
February 7th, 2024 at 03:23It’s often said “live life like it’s your last day”. But very recently I heard it expressed slightly differently, “like life like it’s your loved ones last day”, and I guess this is exactly what Steve did.
Condolences to Steve, his family and friends. RIP Janine.
Deepest Sympathy Steve… Rest In Peace Janine…
February 7th, 2024 at 07:40♡
February 7th, 2024 at 08:42Sad for You, Steve.
February 7th, 2024 at 08:46Come back to the Band now.
My sincere condolences to Steve and his family.
February 7th, 2024 at 08:48That is something you don’t want anybody to have to go through.
Sad news. RIP Janine.
February 7th, 2024 at 11:15condolence to steve and fam
February 7th, 2024 at 11:57So sorry to hear this sad news. Our deepest sympathies to you Steve and your family.
February 7th, 2024 at 12:10My deepest sympathy to the Morse family.
Sad news indeed…
February 7th, 2024 at 13:30Don’t know what to say.
February 7th, 2024 at 14:15My condolences for the whole family.
Condolences to Steve & his family on there loss. Very sad news.
I hope that the members of Deep Purple will have contacted Steve privately, as I am sure Steve would have been in contact with Ian Gillan when his wife died recently.
February 7th, 2024 at 15:50I am writing here for the first time today, but I have been following this website for as long as it has existed. I’ve been a Deep Purple fan since I was 12 years old. Today I’m almost 52. Steve Morse was the big discovery for me as a guitarist in the 90s. He is incredible and above all a fine human being! When you’ve seen these people live in concert so often and adore their music, it’s as if they’re old friends. So I’m terribly sorry for Steve that he had to go through so much suffering with his wife and ultimately lost her. Hopefully the music can help him get over the loss!
February 7th, 2024 at 16:23It’s a pity, although we all knew that this would happen, but we hoped that it would happen as late as possible. My condolences, mr. Morse.
February 7th, 2024 at 16:57I m not known for my affection for his sound et all but I must say this really saddened me deeply.
Good they spent so much time together recently.
Life surely aint fair.
February 7th, 2024 at 20:13Most sincere condolences to Steve and his family.
February 7th, 2024 at 20:35Soy fan de la banda de Rock más grande del mundo: DEEP PURPLE y he escuchado todos y cada uno de sus discos y sus 5 guitarristas ( incluido J.Satriani) pero ninguno tan virtuoso como Steve Morse ( El Mejor ), para ti amigo Stevie como te dice aveces Gillan mis más sentido pésame…Se que podrás recuperarte de esta sentida pérdida de tu amada esposa… Hiciste lo que un buen esposo hace: Cuidarla y amarla. Te deseo más éxitos de los que has cosechado y por favor REGRESA A DEEP PURPLE ( Haces mucha falta).
February 8th, 2024 at 00:28Con Aprecio y Respeto.
José.Febrero-7-2024
Incredibly sad news. I salute Steve for putting his wife first, even though I absolutely detested the idea of him leaving Purple. But it was the right decision, and it sounds like he and Janine made wonderful memories right up to the end. My sincerest condolences to you, Steve, as you mourn her passing but celebrate her life. Remember and treasure the good life you shared.
February 8th, 2024 at 02:11My condolences to Steve and his family.
February 8th, 2024 at 02:53Deepest sympathy and condolences to Steve and to Steve’s and Janine’s family.
February 8th, 2024 at 09:54Janine couldn’t have asked for a better husband. And Steve’s decision to care for her and leave touring life with DP behind was of role model nature.
I’m hoping for a gentle healing process. Steve has a positive outlook on life which should help him pull through.
February 8th, 2024 at 10:40Deepest condolences to Steve Morse and his family.
February 8th, 2024 at 12:08My sincere condolences to Steve, his immediate family, and his loved ones.
February 8th, 2024 at 15:24I was fortunate enough to meet Janine after Deep Purple’s February 2, 1998, show at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ.
We were backstage chatting with Steve, Roger, and little Ian. Janine came over with a friend and introduced herself. Not only was it my first time ever seeing my all-time favorite band live, but there I was…hanging out into the wee hours with some of my heroes.
As one can imagine, the whole experience can be somewhat jittery, but Janine’s presence made me feel calm and at ease. I still remember how polite and friendly Janine was; she came across as truly genuine and down to earth.
I have found Steve to be the same way in my numerous encounters with him over the years, and I was sad when I read the announcement of his departure from my favorite band. However, I understood, respected, and appreciated his decision to put family first. It was clearly the right call.
I am truly sorry for your loss, Steve. May Janine Rest in Peace.
Do not stand by my grave, and weep.
February 8th, 2024 at 16:06I am not there, I do not sleep
I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints in snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle, autumn rain.
As you awake with morning’s hush,
I am the swift, up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight,
I am the day transcending night.
Do not stand by my grave, and cry—
I am not there, I did not die.
condolence brother steve &fam from the bronx
February 8th, 2024 at 17:52That’s a beautiful piece of poetry, OP.
February 8th, 2024 at 23:10RIP Janine
Condolences to Steve and his family
February 8th, 2024 at 23:48So sorry to hear such sad news
Sincerest condolences and wishing Steve and the family all the best for the future.
May all your memories be happy ones.
February 9th, 2024 at 18:34Our prayers are with her God bless you and your family Keep on rocking Steve you are a true person and kind soul .RIP Janine
February 10th, 2024 at 00:37Onward and Upward Janine. Deep condolences Steve and family.
February 10th, 2024 at 04:13Gregster @8,
Your comments are fantastic!
“I may be leaving, but I won’t be gone.
I’ll be there when you want me, Above and Beyond.”
Peace,
February 10th, 2024 at 04:54Ted
It is with great sadness that I type this message to the Morse family. I never knew Janine, but have been a fan of Steve for decades. It is my prayer that Janine has trusted in the shed blood of Jesus the Christ for eternal life. I hope to meet her when I get to Heaven. I moved to Ocala in May last year and if I can be of service to the Morse family in any way I would be honored to hear from you. God Bless Circle24/7 where she served for many years.
February 10th, 2024 at 21:24If anyone has photos of Steve and Janine from on tour, please post them here:
February 11th, 2024 at 10:57https://www.facebook.com/share/p/uNSam9xpoufLNmYz/
I want to collect them and send them to Steve, as there may be photos out there that he has never even seen…
So sad to hear of your loss, Steve. I can’t imagine losing my dear wife. I will be praying for you. I certainly admire you even more for leaving Deep Purple to be with your wife. My heart goes out to you, sir.
February 12th, 2024 at 20:15So very sorry to hear that you lost your lovely wife Janine. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
February 14th, 2024 at 04:30Dear Steve and family,
my deepest condolences from Pauli / Germany!
February 14th, 2024 at 11:28This is very sad news indeed. My deepest sympathy to Steve and the children.
February 18th, 2024 at 01:27Only just read this sad news. So very sorry to hear of your loss Steve, all our love and heartfelt condolences to you.
February 24th, 2024 at 17:55I lost in 2018/a person companion too soon/when I stumble across the story jamie/steves/ enjoyed life riding bikes/gardening/ect.. together/was great/anger is the hardest/ and thing is she will always be their/might never love again/its that way/it sucks//takes long time steve//saw the hardrock ftlauderdale show/not a clue was your last one/except the cruise//actually last show/oh mann..we have to go on/I had tuff time cause my support system sadly fell apart /hope you have an animal/few can create longevity luv…like yours.and none can compare///
March 12th, 2024 at 02:02Steve I’m sorry to here about your sad loss my heart goes out to you and your family she must of been one hell of a lady she will always be with you wherever you go she’s your star.
April 10th, 2024 at 21:59