Strik Yoma Explained

Strik Yoma
Order:1st
Office:Lieutenant Governor of Pohnpei
Governor:Leo Falcam
Term Start:May 1, 1979
Term End:May 1, 1983
Predecessor:Office created
Successor:Johnny P. David
Birth Date:February 16, 1937
Death Date:September 2, 1984
Spouse:Sizue “Suzie” G. Yoma
Children:Five

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Slide of Inauguration of Governor Leo Falcam (1979) . . 1979 . 2011-02-11.
  2. News: Estate of Yoma . Legal Information System of the Federated States of Micronesia . 1987-04-10 . 2011-02-11.