Birth date: Jun 10, 1942 Death date: Aug 28, 2011
Dr. James S. “Jim” Ceton went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was born June 10, 1942 in Muskegon to Sidney and Marjorie (Schroeder) Ceton. Jim and his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou Franks of Grand Haven, made their Read Obituary
We are saddened by Jim's home-going. We have such fond memories and appreciation for the man, husband and doctor Jim was during our times together in Galmi. We are trusting God for all of the family that comfort and grace will evident day by day during this sad time. Our hearts rejoice for Jim as he enjoys Jesus' presence but our hearts are also sad that he is no longer with us. Prayers to you all.##imported-begin##Lynn and Sandi Philpott##imported-end##
Ginger: My heart felt prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. You have been such an inspiration to me through the grief group and I know your faith in our Lord will keep you strong in the days ahead. Keeping you in my prayers....Linda Parker##imported-begin##Linda Parker##imported-end##
In the mid 1990s, I was fortunate to meet Dr. Ceton in the emergency room of ZCH. My son, Connor, was 4 at the time and was due to have a forearm cast removed. He was desperately afraid of the cast saw and commenced a temper tantrum so wild we were ultimately sent from our family doctor's office to the ER. There, Dr. Ceton took time to explain to this small boy how he was going to carefully remove the cast without hurting him. He then inched a tongue depressor little by little under the cast and only ran the saw above it. It took a full 20 minutes for that cast to come off, but not a tear was shed! This in itself is a testament to the type of practitioner Dr. Ceton was, but the rest of my story tells about the type of man he was... Twelve years later, I was privileged to work with Dr. Ceton in surgery at SCWM. On our first day together, I took his hand and told him that I never forgot how, many years earlier, he showed such patience and compassion to my little boy, who was terrified of a cast saw. He simply smiled at me and said, "Oh! You must be Connor's mom! I've thought of him often. How old is he now and what is he up to?" I now know I should not have been shocked by this. He was an amazing man, who embodied the spirit of Christ in gestures both small and large. I will miss him much and am grateful his suffering has ended. The community in heaven is blessed to have him. My prayers are with your family.##imported-begin##Cindi Wiersma ##imported-end##
Dear Mary Lou and family!
Thank you so much for sharing the journey of this past year with us! I only met you and Jim once - at the wedding of your lovely daughter, Karen, to my nephew, Matt Jackson - but I remember it well! Thank you for following the Lord completely, in everything! I pray that He will comfort each of you daily till the day you reunited with Jim and our Lord Jesus!
Love and prayers, Linda##imported-begin##Linda Wanaselja##imported-end##
Dear Ceton family - Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a hole has been left in your family. But, we will see him again! Jim lived out Galatians 5:22-23 - he was one of the most loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, self-controlled, and (gracious) men I have ever met. I loved watching him interact with his family. He was so proud of all of you. He will be missed here on earth, but I like to think he is thoroughly enjoying his "new job" in heaven and reuniting with all who have gone before. I pray you feel the closeness of God in a special way in the days, weeks, months, years to come.##imported-begin##Carla Beukema##imported-end##
Dear Mary and family,
I was shocked to read this news at the Trib web site today (Sept 3). I'm in Austin, Tx at our son's so I will not be able to see you. I am so sorry to hear of this great loss for you and for so many others. May the good Lord sustain you and comfort you all.
With prayer and deep sorrow, Susie##imported-begin##Susan Barwis##imported-end##
Praise God for a wonderful family man and humble servent for God.##imported-begin##Dave & Squeak Opitz##imported-end##
Jim and I were in Sunday School together at Berean Church in the early 1950s. We were together in Medical School at Wayne from 64-68. In the fall of 1967 we went on a senior elective to Ethiopia, and Kenya. We were scheduled to go into Congo, but it was feared we would be treated as mercenaries. On 4 occasions over the years, I was priviledged to visit Galmi, and cover for Jim, so he could have a little time off. I certainly will miss him, but understand that now he is in the care of the Great Physician.
Love, and Prayers for all the family,
Jim##imported-begin##Jim Webb##imported-end##
20 years ago, when I first came to Galmi Hospital as a medical student, the Cetons had just left Galmi after over 20 years of service. I realized that Jim Ceton had had a profound influence upon Galmi, as I heard over and over again, "Dr. Ceton did it this way...Dr. Ceton always did this...Dr. Ceton said..." Years, later, when Jim and Mary Lou returned to help us out again, and I had the privilege of working alongside them, I was able to see why so many missionaries and nationals alike, spoke so highly of Dr. Ceton. Jim was a hard-working, compassionate, humble man who not only touched lives with healing, but took a genuine interest in the lives and spiritual needs of the people he came in contact with. He always had time for people, and remembered names, relationships and children names, even years later. Each person he talked to always felt like he took a personal interest in their lives. We have all been blessed to learn from the life and example of this godly man. We will miss you greatly, Jim.##imported-begin##Kendrick Lau##imported-end##
I was privileged to work with Dr Ceton at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. I learned many lessons from Dr Ceton, but the most important was to treat each patient with dignity, kindness and caring, as he did with every patient he cared for. I will miss him every day and never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.##imported-begin##Laurie Hinman##imported-end##
