Kim's family that have since past are:  Shirley Scheer, mother (now deceased), David K. Kovanda, brother (now deceased), Thomas L. Kovanda, brother (now deceased), Kim is survived by Sara Kovanda, sister, Cassidy K. Kovanda, Son; Tilda Marie Kovanda, Granddaughter.

Kim was inducted in the Lincoln East High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017 and was East's first state champion in swimming in the 50-yard Freestyle.