Strik Yoma

Strik Yoma
1st Lieutenant Governor of Pohnpei
In office
May 1, 1979 – May 1, 1983
GovernorLeo Falcam
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byJohnny P. David
Personal details
BornFebruary 16, 1937
DiedSeptember 2, 1984
SpouseSizue “Suzie” G. Yoma
ChildrenFive

Strik Yoma (February 16, 1937 - September 2, 1984) was a Micronesian politician. Yoma served as the first elected Lieutenant Governor of Pohnpei[1] under then-Governor Leo Falcam from May 1, 1979, until May 1, 1983.

Strik Yoma married his wife, Sizue “Suzie” G. Yoma, on July 6, 1967.[2] The couple had five children - Norton Yoma (born 1968), Melina Yoma (born 1969), Manuel Yoma (born 1972), Neong Yoma (born 1974) and Esuroi Yoma (born 1977), who was adopted.[2]

Strik Yoma died on September 2, 1984.[2] He was survived by his wife and children.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Slide of Inauguration of Governor Leo Falcam (1979)". University of Hawaii. 1979. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. ^ a b c d "Estate of Yoma". Legal Information System of the Federated States of Micronesia. 1987-04-10. Retrieved 2011-02-11.


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