Arthur " Tim" McBlair Crowley, a retired early-childhood educator, prolific author and dedicated mischief-maker passed away suddenly September 26, 2011. Tim will be remembered by those that knew & loved him as a man with a hearty, if not quirky, sense of humor and a brilliant mind. He spent his childhood exploring White Rock Lake, graduated from Greenhill School of Dallas; received his B.A. in English & American History at the University of Texas Austin and M.A. in Education at the University of Missouri. His myriad accomplishments include membership Kappa Sigma fraternity; regular contributor, university newspapers; Managing Editor, K.R.O.W. radio station; published author, 4 children's books & Inspector Baseheart series. An educator for 30 years, Tim shared his passion about early-childhood development and literacy. His life and memory will be cherished by his many friends & family. Tim is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon; daughter Amanda; step-daughter Sarah Cavazos & husband Rick, their children Gabriel & Isabella; and niece and nephew, Colleen & Patrick Boehme. Rosary service will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church,1404 Old Gate Lane. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Friends of the Dallas Public Library, www.fodpl.org. Please sign the guest book and send condolences to the family on this website.