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. 1 2 3 4 "Estate of Yoma". Legal Information System of the Federated States of Micronesia. 1987-04-10. Retrieved 2011-02-11.


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