John C. Gibbons

John C. Gibbons
Governor of Koror
In office January 14, 1998 – 2006
Preceded by	Himself (As Executive Administrator of Koror 1997)
Succeeded by	Yositaka Adachi
Executive Administrator of Koror
In office 1985–1997
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Himself (As Governor of Koror 1998)
Minister of Justice
In office 2009 – January 17, 2013
President	Johnson Toribiong
Preceded by	Elias Camsek Chin
Succeeded by	Antonio Bells
Personal details
Died	(2021-05-20)May 20, 2021
Spouse	Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons
Children	2

John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died May 20, 2021) was a Palauan politician. He was the Executive Administrator of Koror from 1985 to 1997 before serving as the first Governor of Koror from 1998 to 2006.^[1] He was the Minister of Justice from 2009 to 2013.^[2][3]

Personal life

His family are of English, Chinese and royal Palauan descent.^[4] He was the brother of the former ibedul of Koror Yutaka Gibbons, current ibedul Alexander Merep and bilung Gloria Salii.^[5] He died on May, 20 2021 and is survived by his wife Dirioulidid Ruth Gibbons, his two children and grandchildren.^[1] A state funeral was held for him on June 3, 2021.^[1]

References

1. Reklai, Leilani (May 31, 2021). "Flags flown half-mast in honor of former Minister John C. Gibbons, Rechucher-ra-Ioulidid". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
2. Glionna, John M. (2009-06-15). "Palau president remains calm as storm brews on island". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
3. Press, C. Q. (2013-05-10). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452299372.
4. Trumbull, Robert (14 January 1979). "A Former U.S. Army Cook, Now Ruler in. Western Pacific Islands: Leads Foes of Military Bases There". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
5. Times, Island (May 17, 2022). "Bilung claims Ibedul is highest title in Palau, rejects Alex as Ibedul". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.

Political offices
New title	Executive Administrator of Koror 1985–1997	Position abolished
New title	Governor of Koror 1998–2006	Succeeded by Yositaka Adachi
Preceded by Elias Camsek Chin	Justice Minister of Palau 2009–2013	Succeeded by Antonio Bells