Matter of Death of Deere

SIMMS, Justice:

This is a proceeding to review an order of the trial court denying Maxine Deere’s claim for death benefits as surviving widow of Thurman Deere who suffered a fatal heart attack the evening of March 19, 1975. Mr. Deere had been employed by respondent, CRC Crose, as a machinist since 1957 and he was so employed at the time of his death. Claimant alleged that his death resulted from strain and over-exertion at his job. Respondent denied that Mr. Deere’s death arose out of or in the course of his employment. At trial, the parties stipulated to all issues except the question of the…